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VN-11

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2017Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 7.52 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.52 m25 ftMed[1]
Width3.3 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine404 kW (541 bhp) six-cylinderMed[1]
Engine power541 hpMed[1]
Cruising range400 km249 mi · 216 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed70 km/h43 mph · 38 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Swim speed13 km/h8 mph · 7 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.4 mMed[1]
SuspensionTraditional torsion bar configuration, with each side having six dual rubber-tire road wheels and a driver sprocket at the front, idler at the rear and track return rollers. Only the upper part of the suspension is coveredMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor90 mmMed[1]
Turret ArmorNo ProfileMed[1]
Front Armorthe front arc provides protection from 90 mm armor-piercing projectiles.Med[1]
Side ArmorSides can withstand hits from rocket launchers, such as RPG-7, and some anti-tank guided missiles.Med[1]
Under the Hull ArmorThe VN11 withstands mine blasts equivalent to 10 kg of TNT anywhere under the hull.Med[1]
Explosive reactive armorYesMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYes, A bank of three electrically operated grenade launchers is mounted either side of the turret.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)8-10 rds/minMed[1]
Elevation-6 through +60 degMed[1]
Main armament100 mm 2A70 rifled gun/missile launcherMed[1]
Secondary armament30 mm 2A72 (Shipunov 2A42); PK 7.62mm Machine Gun (Pulemyot Kalashnikova)Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Range, Thermal SightINA mMed[1]
Variants
ZBD-97Designation for ZBD-04 prototype.[1]
ZBD-04Baseline model in service PLA.[1]
ZBD-04 HJ-8Based on original ZBD-04 with four additional HJ-8 anti-tank missile mounted on the turret.[1]
ZBD-04AThe ZBD-04A (industrial designation WZ502G, sometimes referred to as ZBD-08) is an improved variant that sacrifices amphibious performance for better armor protection; add-on armor can be fitted, and the frontal arc can [1]
ZBD-04A AT (AFT-10 Anti-Tank Missile CarZBD-04A's chassis works as the mobile launching platform for AFT-10 (HJ-10) anti-tank missile. Noted the AFT-10 is a specific version of HJ-10 missile that designed for firing from vehicle launching platform such as ZBD-[1]
ZBD-04A Command VehicleModified from original ZBD-04A, featuring a crew cabin with higher ceiling.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
HE fragmentation projectile100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Muzzle velocity
355 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Laser beam-riding Anti-Tank Guided Missile100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
8 ea
Muzzle velocity
400-500 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Guidance
Beam-Riding Laser
Auto-cannon30x165 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
INA rds
Muzzle velocity
960 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Summary

The VN-11 is the export variant of the Chinese ZBD-04 IFV. The VN-11 layout, structure and performance is mostly the same as the ZBD-04; however it is assessed there are minor differences between the two platforms as a result of PLA operational security requirements.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. VN-11 Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import