24-12-2003, 14:33
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The WZ-551 IFV is also known as Type 90 and is China's latest wheeled armoured vehicle. The WZ-551 series includes more than 15 variants with different chassises (4X4, 6X6, and 8X8). The WZ-551 was developed in 1980 and is based on the Tiema heavylift truck chassis and a German diesel engine. The vehicle is fully amphibious and is propelled in the water by two shrouded propellers mounted on either side under the rear. It is manned by a crew of three (driver, commander, gunner). It can carry 9 infantry soldiers in the troop compartment in the rear. The vehicle is fitted with a fire supression system and has a NBC protection. This variant, the WZ-551 IFV (6x6), is fitted with a coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun and depending on what version, a 25 mm cannon, PL-9 SAM or AT-16 ATGM's
missiles.
We have managed to level out the price so for each varient they are the same price.
WZ-551A
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The WZ-551A is fitted with a 25 mm cannon with a range of 2000 m and 400 rounds
WZ 551-AT
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The WZ 551-AT has a one-man turret with four ready-to-launch AT-16 ATGM's missiles and additional 8 missiles in reserve. The 6 x 6 wheeled vehicle also has a mounted 12.7 mm machine gun and a maximum road speed of 85 km per hour with a range of 600 km. The AT-16 ATGM's
missiles have a minimum range of 100 meters and a maximum effective range of 4'500 meters. This vehicle is very similar to the Russian BTR-80 series of 8 x 8 APCs and the French VAB (6 x 6).
WZ 551-AD
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The WZ 551-AD is a short-range air defense (SHORAD) asset that can protect the force from enemy close air support and attack helicopters. The vehicle is fitted with the low-altitude PL-9 SAM (Surface to Air Missile) that has a maximum effective range and altitude of 5,500 meters. The target acquisition radar has an estimated range of 18,000 meters and a laser rangefinder with a 10,000 range capability. The missile uses all aspects passive IR for guidance and is similar to the US Sidewinder air-to-air missile. The PL-9 sits on the same chassis as the WZ-551 AT APC.
Crew: 3 (+ 9 soldiers)
Dimensions (length/width/height): 6.65 m / 2.8 m / 1.95 m hull top (2.89 m turret top)
Weight: 15,300 kg
Engine: Deutz BF8L413F V-8 diesel engine with 256 hp
Max. speed: 85 km/h road
Max. range: 600 km
Gradient: 60%
Side slope: 30%
Fording: Amphibious
Vertical obstacle: 0.5 m
Trench: 1.2 m
Armor: 8 mm
NBC System: Yes
Night Vision Equipment: Yes
Armament:
Main armament:
See the different versions for the armament.
Secondary armament:7.62 mm coaxial machine gun; range 1000 m; 1000 rounds
Price: $670'000
http://soldner.jowood.com/images/vehicles/WZ551.jpg
The WZ-551 IFV is also known as Type 90 and is China's latest wheeled armoured vehicle. The WZ-551 series includes more than 15 variants with different chassises (4X4, 6X6, and 8X8). The WZ-551 was developed in 1980 and is based on the Tiema heavylift truck chassis and a German diesel engine. The vehicle is fully amphibious and is propelled in the water by two shrouded propellers mounted on either side under the rear. It is manned by a crew of three (driver, commander, gunner). It can carry 9 infantry soldiers in the troop compartment in the rear. The vehicle is fitted with a fire supression system and has a NBC protection. This variant, the WZ-551 IFV (6x6), is fitted with a coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun and depending on what version, a 25 mm cannon, PL-9 SAM or AT-16 ATGM's
missiles.
We have managed to level out the price so for each varient they are the same price.
WZ-551A
See main picture
The WZ-551A is fitted with a 25 mm cannon with a range of 2000 m and 400 rounds
WZ 551-AT
http://www.redstorm.com/images/wz551.gif
The WZ 551-AT has a one-man turret with four ready-to-launch AT-16 ATGM's missiles and additional 8 missiles in reserve. The 6 x 6 wheeled vehicle also has a mounted 12.7 mm machine gun and a maximum road speed of 85 km per hour with a range of 600 km. The AT-16 ATGM's
missiles have a minimum range of 100 meters and a maximum effective range of 4'500 meters. This vehicle is very similar to the Russian BTR-80 series of 8 x 8 APCs and the French VAB (6 x 6).
WZ 551-AD
http://www.redstorm.com/images/wz551-ad.gif
The WZ 551-AD is a short-range air defense (SHORAD) asset that can protect the force from enemy close air support and attack helicopters. The vehicle is fitted with the low-altitude PL-9 SAM (Surface to Air Missile) that has a maximum effective range and altitude of 5,500 meters. The target acquisition radar has an estimated range of 18,000 meters and a laser rangefinder with a 10,000 range capability. The missile uses all aspects passive IR for guidance and is similar to the US Sidewinder air-to-air missile. The PL-9 sits on the same chassis as the WZ-551 AT APC.
Crew: 3 (+ 9 soldiers)
Dimensions (length/width/height): 6.65 m / 2.8 m / 1.95 m hull top (2.89 m turret top)
Weight: 15,300 kg
Engine: Deutz BF8L413F V-8 diesel engine with 256 hp
Max. speed: 85 km/h road
Max. range: 600 km
Gradient: 60%
Side slope: 30%
Fording: Amphibious
Vertical obstacle: 0.5 m
Trench: 1.2 m
Armor: 8 mm
NBC System: Yes
Night Vision Equipment: Yes
Armament:
Main armament:
See the different versions for the armament.
Secondary armament:7.62 mm coaxial machine gun; range 1000 m; 1000 rounds
Price: $670'000