The ZBD-86 stands as a Tier 3 Armored Fighting Vehicle in Armored Warfare, mirroring the Soviet BMP-1 in performance while swapping out its missile system for the more powerful Red Arrow launcher. This Chinese vehicle, based on a 1980s copy of the original design, entered service already outdated by 1992. Players command it in intense armored combat, leveraging its upgraded HJ-73 capabilities for stronger strikes.
In this free-to-play simulation, the ZBD-86 delivers a balanced massively multiplayer experience focused on vehicle handling and tactical engagements. It matches the BMP-1's core traits but hits harder with its signature missile. Casual strategy fans who enjoy authentic armored warfare on PC find a solid pick here.
"The ZBD-86 (also known as WZ-501 or Type 86 IFV) is a Chinese unlicensed copy of the Soviet BMP-1, acquired from Egypt in the 1980s. The vehicle is practically identical to its Soviet counterpart with even its engine being a copy of the original UTD-20, but the Malyutka ATGM launcher was replaced with the HJ-73 Red Arrow missile launcher. By the time it entered service in 1992, it was already obsolete.
In Armored Warfare, the ZBD-86 is a Tier 3 Armored Fighting Vehicle. Gameplay-wise, it’s roughly on par with its Soviet BMP-1 counterpart, but its Read Arrow missile packs more of a punch."
