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WZ-551 vs ZBL-08

WZ-551 vs ZBL-08 at a glance — weight 15,800 vs 21,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 100 km/h, range 800 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.

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🇨🇳 ZBL-08
Specifications
WZ-551 ZBL-08
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 -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.8 tons 21.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 800 km
Length 6.63 m 8.00 m
Width 2.80 m 3.00 m
Height 2.80 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers 3 crew, 7 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
WZ-551 ZBL-08
Main armament ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon
Secondary weapon Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp Deutz BF6M1015C water-cooled V6 diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the WZ-551 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the WZ-551 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the WZ-551's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the WZ-551 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is heavier at 21.0 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the WZ-551 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the WZ-551 and ZBL-08 require?
The ZBL-08 requires a larger crew of 3 crew, 7 troops compared to the WZ-551's 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the WZ-551 and ZBL-08?
The WZ-551 is armed with ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon while the ZBL-08 carries ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon as its main armament.