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WZ-551 vs ZBD-04

WZ-551 vs ZBD-04 at a glance — weight 15,800 vs 20,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 75 km/h, range 800 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

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Specifications
WZ-551 ZBD-04
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 3,000 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.8 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 800 km 500 km
Length 6.63 m 7.20 m
Width 2.80 m 3.20 m
Height 2.80 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
WZ-551 ZBD-04
Main armament ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun 30 mm autocannon
Engine Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the WZ-551 or ZBD-04?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the WZ-551 or ZBD-04?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the WZ-551 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the WZ-551 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the WZ-551 and ZBD-04 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the WZ-551 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the WZ-551 and ZBD-04?
The WZ-551 is armed with ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.