VAB vs ZBD-04
The VAB and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense and Norinco respectively. The VAB weighs 13.8 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 92 km/h for the VAB vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 1,000 km for the VAB vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The VAB is armed with a 1 7.62mm machine gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The VAB has been produced in 5,000 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04.
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese IFV, entering service in 1999, manufactured by Norinco with over 3000 built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 3,075 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the VAB or ZBD-04?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the VAB or ZBD-04?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the VAB or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the VAB or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the VAB and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the VAB or ZBD-04?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 3,075 units of the ZBD-04.
What are the main armaments of the VAB and ZBD-04?
The VAB is armed with 1 7.62mm machine gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.