The 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 withstand 30 mm rounds along with side skirts added.

Oct 14, 2019 · ZBD-04A is an advanced tracked armoured infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) developed by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It is an improved variant of the ZBD-04 vehicle.

The ZBD-04A is an upgraded version of the ZBD-04. It forms the base platform for several other vehicles and carries improved armor but reduced mobility over the ZBD-04.

The ZBD-04A is an advanced version which focused of better passie protection through addon armour panels, bolt-on the hull sides. They are composite and provides enough resistance against rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM).

Jan 17, 2022 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the NORINCO ZBD-04A / ZBD-08 (WZ502G) Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). IFV Variant: 1 x 100mm rifled main gun in turret.

Oct 3, 2019 · The ZBD-04A, a new generation of tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) unveiled by the Chinese army during the military parade for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China that was held on October 1, 2019.

Besides the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) variant, an armored recovery vehicle (ARV) variant is also available. A further improved variant is known as the ZBD-04A. The ZBD-04 has a crew of three (a commander, a driver, and a gunner) and is able to carry seven troops.

Aug 30, 2022 · The advanced version ZBD-04A is an amphibious armoured fighting vehicle equipped with additional, advanced armour to provide resistance against rocket-propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles.

The improved and heavier ZBD-04A IFV can reach a maximum speed of 75 km/h (47 mph) on-road and 6 to 8 km/h (3.7-5.0 mph; 3.2-4.3 kn) in water. The People's Liberation Army Ground Force has in active service 400 ZBD-04 and 500 ZBD-04A infantry fighting vehicles.

May 6, 2016 · Type 04A AIFV @China Defence Forum Advanced digital radio and wireless broadband, China’s “Beidou” satellite navigation system and inertial navigation system can also be found in the Type 04A. In addition, battlefield Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system is installed in the Type 04A.