ZFB-05 Chinese 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
ZFB-05
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
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Basic Information
Name
ZFB-05 Chinese 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
ZFB-05
Alternate Designation
ZFB-05
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles
Date of Introduction
2002
Description
The ZFB-05 Chinese 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) has been widely exported and is understood to be in use with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (117 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Range
850.0 km
Variants
ZFB-05
The basic ZFB05 is a protected patrol vehicle designed to transport military or paramilitary forces in zones of operation where small arms fire is the most likely threat.
ZFB-05 Ambulance
Ambulance Version.
ZFB-05 Police
There is a police specific variant of the ZFB-05 that is used by China’s regional police forces to provide civil order.
ZFB-08
The core goal of the ZFB-08 was to provide protection from mines and under-body blasts that the ZFB-05 protected little to no protection from, but it is unclear if this was achieved in the design.
ZFB-05A
The ZFB-05A is an advanced version of the ZFB-05.
ZFB-05 Broadcasting Vehicle
This is the baseline vehicle without weapon station and fitted with an extensive range of broadcasting equipment that includes two loud speakers mounted on a turntable installed on the roof of the vehicle.
System
Alternative Designation
ZFB-05
Type
Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Shaanxi Baoji
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 ea
Passenger Capacity
9 ea
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
Note
The ZFB-05 can be air transported using tactical airlift assets.
Dimensions
Length, Overall
5.2 m
Length, Hull
4.79 m
Width
2.06 m
Height
1.975 m
Wheelbase
2.8 m
Weight, Standard
4,700 kg
Weight, Combat
5,800 kg
Ground Clearance
0.28 m
Automotive
Engine Name
SOFIM 8142.43
Engine Type
4 cylinders, turbocharged, diesel
Engine Power
117 hp
Fuel Capacity
124 liters
Electrical System
24 V
Range
850 km
Speed, Maximum Road
110 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Angle of Approach
33°
Angle of Departure
30°
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Turning Radius
6.25 m
Steering
Powered
Tires
255/100 R16
Main Weapon System
Note
Armament typically consists of a 12.7 mm MG, which is provided with a shield to provide the gunner with frontal protection.
Protection
Hull Armor
The ZFB-05 has an all-steel armored hull, which provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.
Turret Armor
A shield to provide the gunner with frontal protection.
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
Z
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.2 m
Width
2.06 m
Height
1.98 m
Weight
5800 kg
Operators (13)
China
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Cambodia
Chad
Congo, Republic of the
Gabon
Ghana
Myanmar
Niger
Rwanda
Tanzania
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