ZSL92B
Overview
ZSL92B
Left side view of Chinese military ZSL92B in digital camouflage pattern.
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2012 in China
WZ551B
Sri Lanka
Description
Introduction
The ZSL92B is an infantry fighting vehicle of Chinese origin. The ZSL92B is a further development of the ZSL92 which was introduced in Chinese service in 1995. The ZSL92B was introduced in 2012 or earlier.
Description
The ZSL92B is a further development of the ZSL92. Whereas the ZSL92 uses an overhead weapon system with 25mm autocannon, the ZSL92B uses a turret with 30mm autocannon and HJ-73 anti-tank missile. Alongside the increase in firepower it also adds a stabilizer for the armament, allowing for firing on the move.
Firepower
The turret of the ZSL92B is armed with a 30mm ZPT99 autocannon and 7.62mm Type 86 coaxial machine gun. Both weapons are stabilized. A single rail launcher for the HJ-73 anti-tank missile is located on the roof. The SACLOS version of the HJ-73 is used. This missile is not powerful enough to engage modern main battle tanks over the frontal arc, but is a capable weapon against various light armored vehicles.
Protection
The steel armor protects the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters. AP rounds fired from a heavy machine gun are able to penetrate the hull. Two banks of smoke grenade launchers are fitted to the turret. The tires are of the run flat type and allow travel at reduced speeds for 100 km when punctured.
Mobility
The ZSL92B has a good mobility on roads and a reasonable performance off road. A Deutz 320 hp diesel engine provides propulsion. The maximum speed on roads is 90 km/h and the range is up to 800 km. The ZSL92B is fully amphibious and is powered in the water by two steerable propellers behind the rear wheels.
Users
ZSL92B is used by Chinese forces. ZSL92B has also been exported to several nations. Possibly some older ZSL92 in Chinese service are upgraded with the ZSL92B turret, a similar process took place with the ZBD86 and resulted in the ZBD86A.
Media
ZSL92B
Sri Lanka army ZSL92B on public display in 2009.
Source: Chamal Pathirana
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ZSL92B
Right side view of ZSL92B in service with the Sri Lanka army in 2012.
Source: Chamal Pathirana
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ZSL92B
Chinese military ZSL92B in service with the Hong Kong garrison on public display in 2011.
Source: Negi
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