The vehicle is armed with a 30mm autocannon, similar to the ZBD-05, but no visible Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launcher, which may be mounted on the other side of the turret. The hull features changes like adjusted road wheel spacing and a modified rear transom flap, likely improving hydrodynamics and amphibious maneuverability.
New IFV favors active defenses over heavy armor
Unlike Western designs that rely on composite or NERA armor as layered passive protection, adding significant weight, the Chinese model emphasizes active defenses better suited for light vehicles with limited conventional armor, Army Recognition writes.