The ZBD-04 may be the tracked infantry fighting car (IFV) developed the PLA in the belated 1990s. The car features a Russian BMP-3-style turret armed with a 100mm primary weapon and a coaxial 30mm cannon. The automobile ended up being made to provide protected transportation for an infantry squad on the battlefield; to supply fire help for dismounted infantry, also to engage enemy tanks and armoured vehicles. The ZBD-04 happens to be equipped by the amphibious mechanised divisions in Southern Military area. An armoured data recovery car (ARV) variant was also developed.