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Type 90 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 90 (YW535) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO) |
| Status |
Deployed by China |
| Production Period |
1991-present |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
APC (T) |
Crew |
2 (C-D) +13 |
| Length, overall |
6.7m |
Length, hull |
6.7m |
| Width, overall |
3.1m |
Height, overall |
2.4m |
| Combat Weight |
14500kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
12.7mm Type 54 MG |
Ammunition Carried |
1120x12.7mm |
| Gun Traverse |
n/a |
Elevation/Depression |
+85°/-5° |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
none |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
KHD BF8L413F 8-cylinder, air-cooled diesel |
Transmission |
hydraulic 4F/1R |
| Horsepower |
320hp |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
22hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
67km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
3.625m |
| Fuel Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Pressure |
0.55kg/cm² |
| Range, on road |
500km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.2m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.42m |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2x4 grenade launchers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded steel armor, 10-12mm over frontal arc, providing protection against small arms fire and shell splinters. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| REFERENCES |
| JAA03, FAS-MAN |
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