Tiger 2065 Chinese Heavy 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
TIger 2065
4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
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Basic Information
Name
Tiger 2065 Chinese Heavy 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Designation
TIger 2065
Alternate Designation
TIger 2065
Equipment Type
4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Tiger Type 2065 is the heaviest 4x4 armoured vehicle offered by the Chinese private company Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles. Available in both open-topped and closed configurations, the Tiger can be adapted for a wide range of roles, such as APC, patrol, police vehicle, ambulance, command post and weapons carrier. Since its introduction at the 2012 Eurosatory exhibition, the Tiger has been sold to several militaries including those of the Bahamas, Bolivia, Somalia and Tajikistan.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Diesel (200 hp)
Active Protection
None
Variants
Open Topped
Open-topped special operations patrol vehicle
Full-enclosed APC
Enclosed type APC
System
Alternative Designation
TIger 2065
Type
4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Shaanxi Baoji Special
Vehicles
Estimated out of Service Date
2036 and beyond
Crew
2 ea
Passenger Capacity
9 ea
Cargo Maximum Payload (Open Top Configuation)
1,100 kg
Cargo Maximum Payload (Fully-Enclosed Configuation)
1,700 kg
Add on Parts
Yes, Searchlights, Radios, and Winch
Maximum Effective Range
600 km
Dimensions
Length
5.36 m
Width
2.32 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight, Standard
4.8 tons
Weight, Combat
6.5 tons
Ground Clearance
0.35 m
Wheelbase
3.31 m
Automotive
Engine Name
Cummins Model ISDE 200-30
Engine Type
Diesel Engine
Engine Power
200 hp
Power to Weight Ratio
30.76 hp/ton
Transmission
Manual
Cruising Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
115 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Fording Depth (With Preperation)
800 mm
Gradient
60 %
Vertical Obstacle
350 mm
Amphibious
No
Communications
TBR-121
VHF Transceiver
Yes
VHF Range
1 to 50 km
Proliferated
Widely
Digital Data
Yes, Full
Control
Self-Adaptive Control (Including Automatic Antenna Tuner)
Frequency Agile
Yes
Wireless Network Capabilities
Yes
Note:
Very similar in capabilities to the US SINCGARS ASIP
Main Gun (Option 1)
System
Name
1 x Type 80
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Date of Introduction
1985
Length, Total
1,192 mm
Length, Barrel
658 mm
Diameter
INA
Weight (Gun Only)
12.6 kg
Weight (With Tripod)
17.5 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Max Rate of Fire
700-800 rds/min
Sustain Rate of Fire
500-600 rds/min
Effective Range
100-1,500 (With Sight Adjustments) m
Feed System
Belts in 100/200/250 round boxes
Sights
Open sights. Optical/Night vision scope can be outfitted.
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR
Muzzle Velocity
840 m/s
Basic Load
INA, Belts in 100/200/250 round boxes
Main Gun (Option 2)
System
Name
1 x QJZ-89
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Weight, Gun Only
17.5 kg
Weight, Tripod
8.5 kg
Length, Total
2,119 mm
Length, Barrel
1,003 mm
Action
Gas/Recoil
Rate of Fire
450-600 rds/min
Muzzle Velocity
850 m/s
Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Feed System
Belt
Sights
Iron/Optical
Ammunition
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridges
12.7x108mm
Armor Penetration
Yes
Basic Load
INA
Fire Control
Name
No
Computerized FCS
No
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
Optional
Thermal Sight Gunner
Optional
Main Gun Stabilization
No
Protection
Hull Armor
All-Welded Steel hull that the company claims can resist 7.72mm armour-piercing steel-core ammunition
Turret Armor
All-Welded Steel
Applique Armor
Available
Ballistic Glass
Yes, front and side
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Optional
Smoke Equipment
Optional
EO/IR Signature
Available
Firing Ports
several on each side
Vision Blocks
Installed
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.36 m
Width
2.32 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight
6500 kg
Operators (7)
China
Afghanistan
Bahamas
Bolivia
Laos
Somalia
Tajikistan
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