ZBD-97
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| Type 97/ZBD97 IFV | |
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 A ZBD-97 at the "Our Troops Towards the Sun" exhibition in Beijing |
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| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Place of origin | China |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1990s |
| Produced | 2000s |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 3 + 7 passengers |
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| Armor | Welded steel |
| Primary armament |
100 mm gun/launcher, 30 mm autocannon |
| Secondary armament |
7.62 mm machine gun |
| Engine | diesel |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
The ZBD97 or Type 97 is a Chinese Infantry fighting vehicle. It mounts a turret similar in design to that of the the BMP-3, although the chassis is different, with a front mounted engine, and rear troop compartment.
