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WZ-551 vs ZSD-89

WZ-551 vs ZSD-89 at a glance — weight 15,800 vs 14,300 kg, top speed 90 vs 66 km/h, range 800 vs 500 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers vs 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers.

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Specifications
WZ-551 ZSD-89
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 3,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.8 tons 14.3 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 800 km 500 km
Length 6.63 m 6.15 m
Width 2.80 m 3.13 m
Height 2.80 m 2.59 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
WZ-551 ZSD-89
Main armament ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun --
Engine Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp Deutz BF8L 413F air-cooled diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the WZ-551 or ZSD-89?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the ZSD-89's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the WZ-551 or ZSD-89?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ZSD-89's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the WZ-551 or ZSD-89?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the ZSD-89's 14.3 tons.
Which is larger, the WZ-551 or ZSD-89?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the ZSD-89's 6.15 meters.
How many crew members do the WZ-551 and ZSD-89 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the ZSD-89.
What are the main armaments of the WZ-551 and ZSD-89?
The WZ-551 is armed with ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon while the ZSD-89 carries QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.