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ZSL92A



Overview


ZSL92A

ZSL92A armored personnel carrier in use in Africa.
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Origin
China
Type
Armored personnel carrier
Entered service
Mid 1990's
Status
In service
Development
Early 1990's
Developer
China - Norinco
Production
Mid 1990's - present?
Producer
China - Norinco
Designations
Type 92A
WZ551A
Notable users
China
Sri Lanka

Description


Introduction

The ZSL92A is a wheeled armored personnel carrier of Chinese origin. It was developed in the mid 1990's to equip highly mobile light mechanized brigades. This variant is also exported to several nations, since it is cheaper and simpler than many other vehicles based on the WZ551 chassis.

Design

The ZSL92A is derived from the ZSL92 infantry fighting vehicle. Both vehicles are nearly similar, but differ in the type of armament that is fitted. Instead of an overhead weapon station with an autocannon a simple one man turret is fitted. This makes the ZLS92A simpler, cheaper and it has more internal volume.

Firepower

The ZSL92A is fitted with a one man turret with a 12.7mm QJC88 heavy machine gun. It has 50 rounds ready to fire and more are carried inside.

Protection

The steel armor protects the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters. Armor piercing rounds fired from a heavy machine gun are able to penetrate the hull. An NBC system is fitted. 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 ZSL92A 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 ZSL92 is fully amphibious and is powered in the water by two steerable propellers behind the rear wheels.

Users

The ZSL92A was adopted by the light mechanized brigades of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in the mid 1990's. It is used alongside other vehicles based on the WZ551 chassis.

Details


Facts ZLS92A
General
Origin
China
Type
Armored personnel carrier
Crew
2 + 11 (driver, gunner, 11 infantry)
Dimensions
Weight
14.9 t combat load
Length
6.73 m
Width
2.86 m
Height
2.10 m to hull top
2.7 m overall
Main armament
Type
12.7mm QJC88 heavy machine gun
Mount
One man turret
Ammunition
Several hundred rounds
Elevation
Manual
Traverse
360°, manual
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 6x6
Tread
2.44 m
Wheelbase
1.9 + 1.9 m
Automotive
Engine model
Deutz BF8L413FC
Engine type
V8 diesel
Power output
320 hp at 2.500 rpm
Transmission
ZF 6HP500 automatic, 5 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
400 L
Mobility
Speed
90 km/h on road
8.5 km/h afloat
Range
600 km on road
Turn radius
9 m
Power to weight ratio
21.5 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.41 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
1.2 m
Gradient
70 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 75mm smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes

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