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Type 89  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations Type 89 (YW534, ZSD-89)
Manufacturer(s) China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO)
Status Deployed by China
Production Period n/a Production Quantity n/a
Type APC Crew 2 + 13
Length, overall 6.2m Length, hull 6.2m
Width, overall 3.1m Height, overall 2.6m
Combat Weight 14,300kg Unloaded Weight n/a
Radio, external Type 889 Communication, crew Type 803 intercom
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 12.7mm Type 54 MG Ammunition Carried 1120x12.7mm
Gun Traverse n/a Elevation/Depression n/a
Traverse Rate manual Elevation Rate manual
Gun Stabilization none Rangefinder none
Night Vision yes Auto-Loader yes
Secondary Armament small arms Ammunition Carried -
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Deutz BF8L413F air-cooled diesel Transmission manual 4F/1R
Horsepower 320hp at 2500rpm Suspension torsion bar
Power/Weight Ratio 22hp/t Track Width 36.0cm
Speed, on road 66km/h (2) Track Ground Contact 342.5cm
Fuel Capacity n/a Ground Pressure 0.59kg/cm2
Range, on road 500km Gradient 60%
Fuel Consumption n/a Vertical Obstacle 0.7m
Turning Radius n/a Trench Crossing 2.5m
Ground Clearance 0.48m Fording amphibious
SURVIVABILITY FEATURES
Smoke Laying 2x4 smoke grenade launchers NBC Protection yes
Armor Details The armor offers protection against small arms fire and shell splinters.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
NOTES
(1) Firing ports (two on the left side, three or four on the right side) allow troops being transported in the vehicle to fire their small arms.
(2) Maximum speed of 6km/h on water.
REFERENCES
JAA03
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