M2 Bradley vs WZ-551
M2 Bradley vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 22,940 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 66 vs 90 km/h, range 483 vs 800 km, crew 3 vs —.
Specifications
|
M2 Bradley |
WZ-551 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
FMC |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
6,800 units |
3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$4.4 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
22.9 tons |
15.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
66 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
483 km |
800 km |
| Length |
6.55 m |
6.63 m |
| Width |
3.60 m |
2.80 m |
| Height |
2.57 m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
3 |
3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers |
Armament & Powertrain
|
M2 Bradley |
WZ-551 |
| Main armament |
1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon |
| Secondary weapon |
1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the M2 Bradley or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M2 Bradley or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M2 Bradley or WZ-551?
The M2 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M2 Bradley or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M2 Bradley and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M2 Bradley or WZ-551?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the M2 Bradley and WZ-551?
The M2 Bradley is armed with 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.
