{
  "id": "wz-523",
  "name": "WZ-523 (Type 93)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "6x6 amphibious armored personnel carrier",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1984,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "ETH",
    "GAB",
    "GHA",
    "NAM",
    "NER",
    "SDN",
    "TCD"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 8,
  "summary": "The WZ-523 (NATO reporting name M1984) is a six-wheeled Chinese armored personnel carrier designed to be amphibious. Built on the chassis of the Hanyang HY472 truck, it can carry a crew of three and seat up to eight additional passengers.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.02,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.55,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.73,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 11700,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Water-Cooled YC6A240-10 Diesel Engine",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 214,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 90,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_xc_kmh",
      "v": 80,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_swim_kmh",
      "v": 4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Amphibious",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Wheeled 6x6",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Driver",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Range, Thermal Sight",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "INA km",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor Type",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Welded Steel",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor (Front)",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "20 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor (Sides)",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "14 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor (Rear)",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "6 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "INA mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "3 each side",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-523"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "Type 54 (DShKM)",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Type 91 (ZFB-91)",
      "text": "This internal security vehicle variant was developed in 1991. It is fitted with a one-man turret, 35-mm automatic grenade launcher with tear gas grenades, coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun, flash lights, searchlight and siren.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 93 (ZSL-93)",
      "text": "This was a finalized version of the WZ 523 proposed for the PLA. It was not accepted into service.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-523"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 05P",
      "text": "This is an upgraded variant being marketed by Beijing-headquartered PolyTechnologies. It has been shown armed with a one-man turret equipped with a 12.7-mm machine gun.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-523"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/wz-523.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-wz-523": {
      "title": "WZ-523 (Type 93) Chinese 6x6 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/WZ-523_Type_93_Chinese_6x6_Amphibious_Armored_Personnel_Carrier",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}