Type GJW320 Chinese Tracked Trench-Digging Machine
Type GJW320
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type GJW320 Chinese Tracked Trench-Digging Machine
Designation
Type GJW320
Alternate Designation
Type GJW320
Equipment Type
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The Type GJW320 Chinese Tracked Trench-Digging Machine is based on the chassis and hull of the Type 83 152 mm self-propelled gun/howitzer. The vehicle carries a circular trench-digging machine similar in appearance to that used on the Russian MDK-2 series of trench-digging machines. This digging machine is electro-hydraulically lifted upwards and over the hull rear for transport and lowered to behind the vehicle for digging.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (520 hp)
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
52.0 km/h
Range
400.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
Type GJW320
Type
Tracked Trench-Digging Machine
Manufacturer
Norinco
Chassis
INA
Crew
3 ea
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Trench-Digging Equipment
Dozer Blade
The top of the hull carries an armored enclosed cab and a straight dozer blade is carried on the front of the hull
Trenching Attachment Diameter
3.13 m
Trenching Attachment Rotational Speed
58–74 rpm
Maximum Overall Diffing Depth
3.5 m
Maximum Digging Depth for each Cup
450 mm
Maximum Dozing Depth
240 mm
Note
A typical finished trench can be 4.1–4.5 m wide at the top and 3.2 m wide at the bottom
Soft Soil Removal Per hour
up to 350 m3 of soft soil per hour
Hard Ground Removal Per Hour
up to 150 m3 of hard ground per hour
Dimensions
Length, Overall
10 m
Length, Transport Configuration
7.97 m
Width
3.46 m
Height
3.97 m (top of Digging Equipment)
Weight
32,000 kg
Ground Clearance
450 mm
Track Length
2.62 m
Track Width
480 mm
Length of Track on Ground
4.601 m
Automotive
Engine Name
Deutz Type 12150L
Engine Type
liquid cooled diesel
Engine Power
520 hp
Fuel
885 liters
Range
400 km
Speed, Maximum Road
52 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Fording Depth
1.3 m
Wheel Base
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear, 4.61 m length, 0.48 m width, 2.62 m track
Carriage
Split Trail
Gradient
44 %
Side Slope
22 %
Fording without Preparation
1.3 m
Vertical Obstacle (Forward)
0.7 m
Trench
2.5 m
Communications
Radio Type
889D Radio Set
Intercom System
Type 803
TBR-142
VHF FM Transceiver
Yes, TBR-142(I)
VHF Range
1 to 50 km
Megahertz
40.000 to 59.975 MHz
Output Power
1 to 0.3 Watts
Power
12V Ni-Ca Rechargeable Battery or external 12V DC power source
Dimensions
217x135x58 mm
Weight
2.7 kg
Antennas
3 Total: a 1.3m whip antenna, a 0.3m short antenna, and a 10m wire antenna
Proliferated
Widely with Artillery/Gun/Missile/Reconnaissance/C2 Units
Control Device
TBR-142(II)
Multi-function Field Phone
TBR-142(IIID)
Anti-Aircraft Control Unit
TBR-142(IIIG)
ZXY88-200 C2 Capable
Yes
Messaging
Limited Capability
Amplifier
Available
Physical Conditions Limitations
Terrain and Weather favorable
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew-served weapons mounted on the Type GJW320 Chinese Tracked Trench-Digging Machine
Protection
Hull Armor
Armored Steel (Protection from shell splinters and small arms)
Turret Armor
Armored Steel (Protection from shell splinters and small arms)
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
No
Smoke Equipment
No
IR Signature
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
3.46 m
Height
3.97 m
Weight
32000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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