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Tango01 | 29 May 2018 9:27 p.m. PST |
"The ZBD-08 is a new Chinese infantry fighting vehicle. Its industrial designation is the WZ502G. It is a revised and improved version of the previous ZBD-04, which is already in service with the PLA. The new improved vehicle appeared in 2007. It seems that the ZBD-08 IFV, together with its numerous variants, is being produced in large numbers for the Chinese army. It is replaces the Type 86 IFV, which is a copy of the Soviet BMP-1. The new ZBD-08 has a number of improvements. Its hull was slightly redesigned in order to improve armor protection at a cost of reduced amphibious capabilities. The previous ZBD-04 IFV has great amphibious capability and can operate at Sea State 2-3. However this feature is not required by typical army units. Overall height of the vehicle was reduced. Also the new vehicle is heavier due to increased armor….." Main page link Model from GHQ….
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