ZBD-86A (Type 86A) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
ZBD-86A
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
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Basic Information
Name
ZBD-86A (Type 86A) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Designation
ZBD-86A
Alternate Designation
ZBD-86A; Type 86A; WZ-501
Equipment Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
TheZBD-86A (Type 86A) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is armed with an ATGM launcher for the HJ-73 "Red Arrow 73" ATGM which is a copy of the Soviet 9M14 "Malyutka". It is powered by the Type 6V150 diesel engine which is a copy of the Soviet UTD-20. Equipment includes the A-220A radio (a copy of the Soviet R-123M), A-221A intercom (a copy of the Soviet R-124), two 7.62 mm machine guns, and a 40 mm rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher, and an HN-5 or QW-1 MANPADS. Its industrial designation is WZ-501
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Main Weapon
40 mm rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher
Engine
Water-cooled, V-6 diesel (300 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Variants
WZ-501
Converted into an NBC reconnaissance vehicle with a raised troop compartment. Also converted into a battlefield surveillance vehicle.
YW-501
Export variant of WZ-501.
NFV-1
(N stands for NORINCO, F stands for FMC and V-1 stands for Vehicle 1) – An export variant which was the product of a co-operative project between the Chinese NORINCO and US FMC companies in the 1980s. Its goal was to fit a FMC large vertical slab-sided turret with a chamfered front called "Sharpshooter", onto a modified Type 86 hull. It was to be armed with a 25 mm M242 Bushmaster autocannon with a two plane stabilization system and a 7.62 mm M240 coaxial machine gun (on the left hand side of the main gun). The vehicle carries 344 rounds for the main gun, 200 rounds are for 'ready use' while 144 are kept in storage. 2,300 rounds are carried for the machine gun. The gun is moved in the horizontal and vertical planes by an electromechanical system, it can also be moved manually. The gun can be depressed or elevated between −7° and +44°. The gunner has the М36Е3 dual mode day/night sight and 4 periscope vision blocks which are located in the front and on the sides of the turret. Also an additional periscope vision block can be fitted to the back of the turret. The tracks have been slightly modified. As the result of all these changes the weight of the vehicle increased to 13.6 tonnes and the maximum range was reduced to 460 km. The vehicle is also wider (2.97 m) and higher (2,248 m). The prototype was shown to the public for the first time in November 1986. It never left the prototype stage because the US government prohibited any further collaboration with China.
Type 86-I
Improved variant of the Type 86 designed by the Chinese together with the US FMC company at the end of the 1980s. It is fitted with a one-man overhead mount turret armed with a licensed copy of the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster autocannon and a coaxial 7.62 mm Type 59 machine gun. The overhead mount turret is the same as the one on the ZSL92 wheeled IFV. The vehicle carries 400 rounds for the main gun and 2000 rounds for the machine gun. It is powered by a new 6V150F 29.41-litre diesel engine which is a powered-up version of the 6V150. It develops 400 hp (298 kW). Maximum road speed has increased to 70 km/h. The tracks have been slightly modified. The weight of the vehicle has increased to 13.6 tonnes. 350 were produced. Its industrial designation is WZ-501A. It is also called Type 86-1.
Type 86A
Modernization fitted with a new turret armed with a 30 mm autocanon although the ATGM launcher for the HJ-73 ATGMs was retained and is positioned on the right hand side of the roof of the turret. The turret was equipped with two clusters of three smoke grenade launchers (one on each side of the turret). It is sometimes called the Type 86Gai, G stands for Gai – improved.
Type 86B
Variant developed by NORINCO for Chinese naval infantry. It features a slightly higher hull, an amphibious kit, an exhaust extension, a bow extension, a larger trim vane, a mount for an outboard motor on the rear of the hull to improve its swimming performance, a raised engine air intake on the right hand side of the front of the hull, detachable pontoons in the front and rear of the hull, a high snorkel and large side screens for better streamlining. Also the turret was improved by adding two clusters of three smoke grenade launchers (one on each side of the turret). Its industrial designation is WZ-501C.
WZ-502
WZ-501 equipped with a mortar.
WZ-503
WZ-501 converted into an APC. It lacks the turret and has a taller troop compartment. The number of passengers was increased from 8 to 13. The vehicle's armament consists of one centrally mounted 12.7 mm heavy machine gun operated by the commander/gunner. It did not leave the prototype stage.[3][23][29]
WZ-506 – WZ-503 converted into an armored command post for the divisional or regimental commanders of armored formations. The personnel compartment can accommodate six staff members, four radios and an auxiliary electricity generator. It can be recognized by its four whip antennas.
WZ-504 (Type 504)
The troop compartment was replaced by a weapons compartment which incorporates an elevatable weapon station armed with four HJ-73 "Red Arrow 73" cable-guided ATGM rail launchers mounted under the roof of the weapons station and equipped with optical sights. The launcher can be retracted into the compartment when not in use. The vehicle carries 16 ATGMs. It never left the prototype stage.
WZ-505
WZ-501 converted into an armored ambulance with raised troop compartment and armed with one machine gun.
Type 86G
This variant is equipped with a 30-mm cannon turret and a HJ-73 ATGM launcher.
The Boragh
In service with Iran
System
Alternative Designation
ZBD-86A; Type 86A; WZ-501
Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Crew
3 ea
Passenger Capacity
8 ea
Dimensions
Length
6.74 m
Width
2.97 m
Height
2.16 m
Weight, Combat
13,300 kg
Weight, Empty
12,100 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
UTD20
Engine Type
Water-cooled, V-6 diesel
Engine Power
300 hp at 2,000 rpm
Cruising Range
550-600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
65 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
7 km/h
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Obstacle, Vertical
0.08 m
Obstacle, Trench
2020 m
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Main Weapon System
System
Type
73 mm Gun
Max Rate of Fire
8-10 rds/min
Ammunition
Type
HEAT
Caliber
73 mm
Muzzle Velocity
400 m/s
Armor Penetration
280-350 mm
Basic Load
40 ea
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
Type 59T
Type
7.62mm Machine Gun
Max Rate of Fire
800 rpm
Ammunition
Caliber
7.62 mm
Muzzle Velocity
8,547 m/s
Basic Load
2,000
Effective Range
460 m
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Systems
System
Name
Red Arrow HJ-73
Basic Load
5 (one ready to fire, four at the ready for manual reload)
Maximum Range
3,000 m
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
Yes
Thermal Sight Gunner
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
No
Range, Day Sight
INA
Range, Thermal Sight
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
19 mm
Turret Armor
19-23 mm
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
Available
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
Available
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
Z
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.74 m
Width
2.97 m
Height
2.16 m
Weight
13300 kg
Operators (3)
China
Iraq
Sudan
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