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ZFB-05

4x4 armored personnel carrierFielded 2002Pending verification
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ZFB-05
Photo: RG72 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type4x4 armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction2002
ProliferationAt least 13 countries
ManufacturerShaanxi BaojiMed[1]
Configuration4x4Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width2.06 m7 ftMed[1]
Height1.98 m6 ftMed[1]
Combat weight5.8 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineSOFIM 8142.43Med[1]
Engine power117 hpMed[1]
Cruising range850 km528 mi · 459 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed110 km/h68 mph · 59 ktMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe ZFB-05 has an all-steel armored hull, which provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorA shield to provide the gunner with frontal protection.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Variants
ZFB-05The basic ZFB05 is a protected patrol vehicle designed to transport military or paramilitary forces in zones of operation where small arms fire is the most likely threat.[1]
ZFB-05 AmbulanceAmbulance Version.[1]
ZFB-05 PoliceThere is a police specific variant of the ZFB-05 that is used by China’s regional police forces to provide civil order.[1]
ZFB-08The core goal of the ZFB-08 was to provide protection from mines and under-body blasts that the ZFB-05 protected little to no protection from, but it is unclear if this was achieved in the design.[1]
ZFB-05AThe ZFB-05A is an advanced version of the ZFB-05.[1]
ZFB-05 Broadcasting VehicleThis is the baseline vehicle without weapon station and fitted with an extensive range of broadcasting equipment that includes two loud speakers mounted on a turntable installed on the roof of the vehicle.[1]
Summary

The ZFB-05 Chinese 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) has been widely exported and is understood to be in use with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
BeninBangladeshBoliviaChinaRepublic of the CongoGabonGhanaCambodiaMyanmarNigerRwandaChadTanzania
Sources
  1. ZFB-05 Chinese 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), 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 (CC BY-SA 4.0)