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Type 77-2  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations Type 77-2 (WZ211)
Manufacturer(s) Factory No. 615
Status Deployed by China.
Production Period circa 1980 (1) Production Quantity 200+
Type APC Crew 2 + 16
Length, overall 7.4m Length, hull 7.4m
Width, overall 3.2m Height, overall 2.4m
Combat Weight 15500kg Unloaded Weight n/a
Radio, external A-220A Communication, crew A-221A intercom
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 12.7mm Type 54 MG Ammunition Carried 500x12.7mm
Gun Traverse 360° Elevation/Depression n/a
Traverse Rate manual Elevation Rate manual
Gun Stabilization none Rangefinder none
Night Vision optional Auto-Loader yes
Secondary Armament none Ammunition Carried -
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Type 12150L-2A water-cooled diesel Transmission manual 5F/1R
Horsepower 400hp at 2000rpm Suspension torsion bar
Power/Weight Ratio 26hp/t Track Width 400mm
Speed, on road 60 km/h Track Ground Contact 4.44m
Fuel Capacity 416 l Ground Pressure 0.44kg/cm²
Range, on road 370 Gradient 60%
Fuel Consumption 112 l/100km Vertical Obstacle 0.87m
Turning Radius n/a Trench Crossing 2.9m
Ground Clearance 0.40m Fording amphibious
SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
Smoke Laying n/a NBC Protection no
Armor Details n/a
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
NOTES
(1) There has been no production of the Type 77-2 APC for many years.
REFERENCES
JAA03, CDT
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