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ZBD-04 (Type 04)

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2006Pending verification
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ZBD-04 (Type 04)
Photo: Max Smith · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2006
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Length7.52 m25 ftMed[1]
Width3.3 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power670 hpMed[1]
SuspensionTraditional torsion bar configuration, with each side having six dual rubber-tyred 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 covered.Med[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 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]
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 deg through +60 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x 2A70 100mm RIfled Gun, 100 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament30 mm 2A72 (Shipunov 2A42); 1 x 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]
Variants
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 missiles. Noted the AFT-10 is a specific version of the HJ-10 missile that designed for firing from vehicle launching platforms such a[1]
ZBD-04A Command VehicleModified from original ZBD-04A, featuring a crew cabin with higher ceiling.[1]
ZBD-04A Combat Reconnaissance VehicleEquipped with radars and electric-optic sights for battlefield surveillance, the chassis of the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is modified from standard ZBD-04A. The recon equipment is mounted on a retractable mast.[1]
ZBD-04A Armored Recovery VehicleEquipped with a crane for emergency vehicle service.[1]
ZBD-97Designation for ZBD-04 prototype.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
HE fragmentation projectile100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
41 Rounds
Muzzle velocity
355 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Laser beam-riding anti-tank missile.100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
8 ea
Muzzle velocity
400-500 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Guidance
Beam-Riding Laser
Auto-cannon30x165mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
INA rds
Muzzle velocity
960 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Summary

The ZBD-04 (Type 04) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is the tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is based on the ZBD-97 IFV. The tZBD-04 (Type 04) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is developed for the PLA in the late 1990s.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. ZBD-04 (Type 04) 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)