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ZBD05


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Overview

ZBD05

Left side view of ZBD05 amphibious MICV. Note the lack of side skirts and wheel covers.
Source: Chinese internet - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
China
Type
Mechanized infantry combat vehicle
Entered service
2006
Status
In service
Development
Late 1990's - 2005
Developer
China
Production
2005 - present
Producer
China
Designations
VN18 (export designation)
Notable users
China
Venezuela

Details

Facts ZBD05
General
Origin
China
Type
Mechanized infantry combat vehicle
Crew
3+9 (commander, driver, gunner, 9 troops)
Dimensions
Weight
26 t
Length
9.5 m
Width
3.36 m
Height
3 m
Main armament
Type
30mm ZPT99 autocannon
Mount
Turret
Ammunition
300 rounds
Traverse
360°, powered
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm Type 86 machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
2.000 rounds (estimate)
Traverse
Elevation and traverse as main armament
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Secondary armament
Type
HJ-73C anti-tank guided missile
Mount
Single launch rail on either side of turret
Ammunition
2 missiles ready to fire
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Chassis layout
Drive sprocket front and idler rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Amphibious propulsion
Twin water jet
Automotive
Engine
150HB-2 turbocharged intercooled diesel
Power output
590 hp for use on land
1.580 hp using water jets
Transmission
Automatic
Mobility
Speed
65 km/h on road
28 km/h afloat
Range
500 km on road
90 km afloat
Power to weight ratio
23 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Wall
0.7 m
Trench
2 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
40 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers

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