ZTD05


Export: VN16


Overview

ZTD05

Right side view of ZTD05 amphibious light tank.
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Origin
China
Type
Light tank
Entered service
2006
Status
In service
Development
Late 1990's - 2005
Developer
China
Production
2005 - present
Producer
China
Designations
VN16 (export designation)
Notable users
China
Venezuela

Details

Facts ZTD05
General
Origin
China
Type
Amphibious light tank
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Dimensions
Weight
26 t
Length
9.5 m
Width
3.36 m
Height
3 m
Main armament
Type
105mm rifled cannon
Mount
Turret
Ammunition
40 rounds (estimate)
Traverse
360°, powered
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Coaxial armament
Type
7.62mm Type 86 machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
2.000 rounds (estimate)
Traverse
Elevation and traverse as main armament
Stabilizer
Yes, both axis
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm QJC88 heavy machine gun
Ammunition
300 round, 50 ready to fire
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Chassis layout
Drive sprocket front and idler rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Amphibious propulsion
Twin water jet
Automotive
Engine
150HB-2 turbocharged intercooled diesel
Power output
590 hp for use on land
1.580 hp using water jets
Transmission
Automatic
Mobility
Speed
65 km/h on road
28 km/h afloat
Range
500 km on road
90 km afloat
Power to weight ratio
23 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Wall
0.7 m
Trench
2 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
40 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers

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