ZBD-97 [SEP] service entry
ZBD-04
The ZBD-04 or Type 04 (industrial designation WZ502) is a Chinese infantry fighting vehicle. It bears some external resemblance to the BMP-3, particularly with regards to its turret and main armament; however, the chassis and internal subsystems possesses a different layout. The earliest prototypes received the designation ZBD-97. An improved version, ZBD-04A, is the vehicle currently in service being produced.
Overview.
The ZBD-04 was designed as the successor to the Type 86 and has been in service with the PLA ground forces since 2006
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External links.
- OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide, Sep 2001