ZBL-08

Armoured personnel carrier ChinaIn service since 2008

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Key specs

Type: Armoured personnel carrier
Origin: China
Manufacturer: Norinco
Designer: Norinco
Entered service: 2008
Production start: 2006
Units produced: 6,150
Status: In service
Crew: 3

Armoured personnel carrier

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Overview

ZBL-08 is an armoured personnel carrier from China, made by Norinco. It entered service in 2008; production began in 2006; 6,150 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 105 mm. It is used or was used by China, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand and one other country.

Armament

Main armament: ZPL-98A 105 mm gun (ZTL-11)QJC-88 12.7 mm gun (ZSL-10)ZPT-99 30 mm cannon (ZBL-08)KDG 35 mm revolver autocannon (PGL-12)PL-96 122 mm…
Caliber: 105 mm
Secondary armament: HJ-73C Anti-Tank Guided MissileType 86 7.62 mm machine gunQJT 5.8 mm machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 25 t
Length: 8.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Height: 2.10 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Deutz BF6M1015C diesel 11.9 L (2.6 imp gal
Power: 330 kW
Road speed: 100 km/h
Operational range: 800 km
Suspension: 8×8 wheeled

Weapons and ammunition on board

Type 80 machine gun 7.62×54mmR

Users & conflicts

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia: Type 08, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.