GCZ-111 (Type 77) Chinese Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle
GCZ-111
Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
GCZ-111 (Type 77) Chinese Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle
Designation
GCZ-111
Alternate Designation
GCZ-111; Type 77
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The main roles of the GCZ-111 (Type 77) Chinese Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle are to conduct maneuvers accompanying amphibious armored mechanized troops in combat operations, clear obstacles at beachheads and in front of positions to provide assault landing support for amphibious combat vehicles, and construct an entrance-exit road of disembarkation docks to provide rapid disembarkation and landing support for follow-up echelons formations. The AEV is mainly composed of amphibious armored chassis, obstacle-clearing dozer blade, and multi-purpose excavation equipment.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct-injection diesel engine (400 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
50.0 km/h
Range
370.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
GCZ-111; Type 77
Type
Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC
Roles
The main roles of the Type GCZ111 amphibious engineer vehicle (AEV) are to conduct maneuvers accompanying amphibious armored mechanized troops in combat operations, clear obstacles at beachheads and in front of positions to provide assault landing support for amphibious combat vehicles, and construct an entrance-exit road of disembarkation docks to provide rapid disembarkation and landing support for follow-up echelons formations.
Chassis
Type 77 (WZ511) Chinese Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Crew
2 ea
Dozer Blade
1 x hydraulically-operated dozer in a V-blade configuration
Excavation Crane
Yes, with a 16 ton telescopic excavator
Dimensions
Length
7.40 m
Width
3.20 m
Height
2.44 m
Track Width
400 mm
Length of Track on Ground
4.44 m
Weight
25,000 kg
Ground Clearance
0.40 m
Automotive
Engine Name
Model 12150L-2A
Engine Type
Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct-injection diesel engine
Engine Power
400 hp at 2,000 rpm
Cruising Range
370 km
Range, Swimming
120 km
Speed, Maximum Road
50 kph
Amphibious
Propulsion once in the water being provided by twin waterjets located at the rear
Speed Maximum Swim
8 km/h
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Obstacle
0.87 m
Trench Obstacle
2.90 m
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew-served weapons mounted on the Type GCZ-111 Chinese Amphibious Armored Engineer Vehicle
Protection
Hull Armor
6-10 mm
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Route Clearing Vehicles
Land > Engineer Systems > Route Clearing Vehicles
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.4 m
Width
3.2 m
Height
2.44 m
Weight
25000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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