NORINCO Type 77 (WZ511)

History

The Norinco Type 77 is a Chinese amphibious infantry fighting vehicle. First deployed in 1978, it resembles the earlier Soviet BTR-50 in many respects. However, the two vehicles had little in common in design, as the Type 77 was based on the Type 63 light tank.

Specification

Basic

Years of Service

1978

Origins

China

Crew

2

Production

2,000

Manufacturer

NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) - China

Carrier

China

Roles

Amphibious Assault

Cross open water under your own power with or without preparation.

Technical

In-vehicle systems provide solutions for various technical tasks on the battlefield.

Fire Support/Attack/Breakthrough

Support allied forces with direct/indirect fire, attacking forward positions and/or breaking through fortified areas of the battlefield.

Dimensions and weights

Length

23.5 feet

7.15m

width

10.5 feet

3.2m

Height

7. 1 ft

2. 15m

Weight

34,172 lbs

15,500 kg

Tonnage

17. 1 ton

Power and Performance

Engine:

1 x12150L-2 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 402 hp at 2,000 rpm.

Speed

37.3 km/h

(60.0 km/h)

Area

229. 9 miles

(370.0 km)

Armor

1 x 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft (AA) Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)

Ammo

550 x 12.7mm ammo (estimate)

Changes

Model 77 - Basic Series Code WZ511 - Alternative Code (Industrial Code)

Type 77-1 (WZ511-1) - APC/gun carrier form; 85mm or 120mm gun transport; onboard power winch and ramp for loading and unloading cargo.

Model 77-2 (WZ511-2) - Amphibious APC model; no winch and entry ramp.

Type 76 ARV - Armored Rescue Vehicle

Type 89 - SPG conversion of Type 77; equipped with 122mm weapons.