The ZBD-04 or Type 04 (industrial designation WZ502) [3] [4] 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 subsystem possesses a different layout.

Army Guide - information about the main battle tanks, armoured vehicles and armament of the land forces and also the information concerning other army subjects - ZBD-04/WZ502/VN11, Infantry fighting vehicle, Armoured Vehicles

Mar 12, 2023 · 20世纪90年代，中国人民解放军在台海危机做军事斗争准备的需求，提出了研制新型履带式步兵战车的计划。 ZBD-04步兵战车从1997年开始项目综合论证，历经7年研制，先后研制了原理样车、初样车、正样车。 该步兵战车的研发项目代号WZ502工程。 研制计划被要求提前一年完成定型，项目按计划按时定型于2003年12月通过中国人民解放军总装备部的设计定型审查。 ZBD-04步兵战车设计自1999年由王天民担任总设计师，毛明担任副总设计师兼水上分系统总设 …

Jan 17, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the NORINCO ZBD-04 (WZ502) Tracked Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) including pictures.

zbd-04步兵战车从1997年开始项目综合论证，历经7年研制，先后研制了原理样车、初样车、正样车。该步兵战车的研发项目代号wz502工程。研制计划被要求提前一年完成定型，项目按计划按时定型于2003年12月通过中国人民解放军总装备部的设计定型审查。

Jan 17, 2022 · Its industrial designation is "WZ502G" and the vehicle is also known under the Army designation of "ZBD-08". As many as 2,400 ZBD-04A vehicles may be in service with Chinese land forces as of 2022. While offered for export under the "VN12" designation, no known foreign operators are counted as of 2022.

With the industrial designation WZ502, there are three variants of this Chinese infantry fighting vehicle: ZBD-04, ZBD-04A and the AFT-10 anti-tank missile carrier. The ZBD-04 variant has a mass of 20 t (22 short tons; 20 long tons), while the ZBD-04A is heavier, with a weight of 24 t (26 short tons; 24 long tons).

Its highly effective weapon system can destroy moving or stationary targets such as tanks, armoured vehicles, fortified structures and personnel targets under all weathers while the platform is stationary or moving. ZBD-04 (VN11) features high mobility and full amphibious capability.

WZ系列坦克装甲车辆是由中国仿制参考苏式T-54A中型坦克而研制的装甲车，WZ系列坦克装甲车包括WZ131、WZ120、WZ121、WZ122、WZ123、WZ551、WZ501、WZ502等。

Before the ZBD-04, was the ZBD-97 (Factory designation WZ502), a fully tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) developed for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The ZBD-97 entered service in 1999 to early 2000s while the ZBD-04 entered service in 2006.