ZBL-08

ZBL-08
Tier / Class	Tier 6 AFV
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
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Sustained Damage
Damage	32
Penetration	300 mm
Damage per Minute	9284 per min.
Reload Time	2.5 s
Defense
Hit Points	1800
Hull vs AP	170 mm
Hull vs HEAT	230 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Turret vs AP	250 mm
Turret vs HEAT	330 mm
Turret Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	99 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	3.73 s
Weight	21000 kg
Utility
Camo (Overall)	20 %
Vision Range while Moving	450 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-4° / 12°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.084 °
Aim Time	2 s
Turret Traverse	50 deg/s

The ZBL-08 is a Tier 6 progression Armored Fighting Vehicle under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Developed: 2000-2006
Service: 2008+
Vehicles Built: cca 500-700
Operators: China, Venezuela, Gabon, Thailand

The ZBL-08 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a modern wheeled troop carrier from China by NORINCO. As usual, precious little information is available on this vehicle in English. The ZBL name is a military designation, referring to it being a wheeled IFV while the number 08 refers to the year it was accepted in service. It’s worth noting that some major sources incorrectly call it ZBL-09 based on the year it was first shown in public during the 1st of October 2009 National Day military parade celebrating the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, operated by crews belonging to the 54th Group Army from the Jinan Military Region.

The development likely started around the year 2000 with a prototype appearing in 2006. The wheeled platform was used for a wide variety of vehicles, with the ZBL-08 being a classic wheeled 8x8 IFV, somewhat resembling the Stryker. There are some reports that these vehicles might be organized into what is effectively a Chinese version of the American Stryker brigades, featuring multiple vehicles on the same platform. The number of vehicles built is currently unknown.

Unlike some other modern Chinese vehicles, the ZBL-08 is also offered for export under the designation of VN-1. Venezuela purchased an unknown number of the VN1 IFVs along with some other Chinese vehicles in 2014. They entered official service in 2015. Gabon and Thailand also ordered several dozen pieces.

Vehicle Traits

• Harder to Spot: When moving slowly, this vehicle does not lose any camouflage and can effectively creep around.
• Recon Package: This vehicle's set of advanced optics provides an improved vision range when stationary.
• Amphibious: This vehicle is more resistant to taking on water, allowing it to traverse wider rivers or lakes.
• Troop Compartment: This vehicle features a troop compartment, allowing you to repair your modules faster and to capture objectives more effectively.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	30mm DTC04-30 APDS	APDS	Stock	32	300 mm	1120 m/s	2.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.08 ° Shots Before Overheat: 50 Cooldown Time: 2.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 375.00 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	30mm DTY02-30 HEI	HE	Stock	72	17 mm	920 m/s	2.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.11 ° Shots Before Overheat: 50 Cooldown Time: 2.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 375.00 rd/min Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 100 % Splash Radius: 0.25 m Splash Penetration: 35 mm
3	HJ-73D ATGM-TH	ATGM	Stock	690	1000 mm	200 m/s	14.00 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 2 Reload within Magazine: 4.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 25.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No

Upgrades

Armor

ZBL-08 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	170 mm (vs AP) 230 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	250 mm (vs AP) 330 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	30mm ZPT-99 Autocannon	Stock	Stock	2.00 s	2.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -6.0° / 12.0° Ammo: 30mm DTC04-30 APDS 30mm DTY02-30 HEI
Weapon2	HJ-73D ATGM-TH Launcher	Stock	Stock	N/A	14.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 2 Reload within Magazine: 4.00 s Burst Fire Rate: 15.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -6.0° / 12.0° Ammo: HJ-73D ATGM-TH

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Deutz BF6M1015C 440 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	99 km/h	40 km/h	3.73 s (0 to 32 km/h) 24.21 s (0 to Max Speed)	69.10°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Type 84 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Takes 60s to recharge Duration: 10s
Type 84G Smoke Grenades	10,812	102,400	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Enhanced Gun-Laying Drive	32,436	307,200	Aim time reduced by 10%
Semi-Automatic ATGM Targeting System	54,060	512,000	Allows you to launch another ATGM while the first one is still in the air
Reconnaissance Package	Stock	Stock	Drastically decreases the Spotted by Enemy indicator delay in PvP Bonus vision range when standing still: 30 m
Stock Wheels	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0%
Improved Wheels	16,218	153,600	Mobility (Light Terrain): 90.0% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.0%
Improved Suspension	21,624	204,800	Movement speed on off-road surfaces is increased by 20%
Troop Compartment	Stock	Stock	Base capture rate increased by 25% Repair rate while standing increased by 25%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	1,600	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Improved Telescopic Lenses v2	33,790	Unlocks Improved Telescopic Lenses v2.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
ATSquad	Deploy AT Squad	Stock	Squad Size: 4 Upgrade: 84mm AT4 HP Ammo Type: HEAT Damage: 200 Vision Range while Stopped: 255 m Camouflage: 60%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Sniper	Deploy Sniper	Stock	Squad Size: 1 Upgrade: 12.7mm M903 AP Bullet Ammo Type: AP Damage: 15 Vision Range while Stopped: 400 m Camouflage: 80%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: The sniper is an excellent scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Mortar	Deploy Mortar Squad	Stock	Squad Size: 1 Upgrade: 82mm O-832DU HE Ammo Type: HE Damage: 480 Vision Range while Stopped: 175 m Camouflage: 40%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: Mortar squad provides long-range high-arc indirect fire. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.