Wednesday, December 03, 2008

ZLC2000

IOC: 2003

Also Known As
WZ506 (industrial code)

Origin
China

Contractor/s
NORINCO

Description: The ZLC2000 is a light armored fighting vehicle developed by NORINCO and intended for use by airborne and rapid deployment forces. The ZLC2000 tracked vehicle was introduced by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in 2003. It has been designed for being air dropped by medium-sized transport aircraft such as Il-76M. NORINCO provided the ZLC2000 in three variants: command and control; infantry fighting vehicle; and anti-tank guided missile carrier.

The ZLC2000 primary armament is a turret-mounted 30mm cannon or an anti-tank missile launcher as well as a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The vehicle carries a crew of three-man and five fully equipped paratroopers. With a maximum weight of eight tons its lightweight armor provides protection only against small caliber firearms.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3, Troops 5

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 30 mm

Weights: Weight 8 t

Operators

China

Internet Resources
sinodefence.com

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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