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ZSD-05 (Type 001)

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2021Pending verification
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Length 9.5 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2021
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.5 m31 ftMed[1]
Width3.36 m11 ftMed[1]
Height3.04 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight23 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
TransmissionMachanicalMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
Swim speed25 km/h16 mph · 13 ktMed[1]
SuspensionHydropneumaticMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe Type 001 hull is built from welded aluminum, to which modular spaced armor is added, assessed to be composite appliqué armor. At the front of the hull, the bow blade is placed along the glacis and belly plate to provide additional prote; 30 mmMed[1]
Sides and Rear Armor14.5 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorYesMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, 8 Total, 4 on each side 76mmMed[1]
Summary

The ZSD-05 (Type 001) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is an APC based on the Type 05 hull. It is believed that the Type 001 is more likely to be found in service with the amphibious elements of the PLA rather than the Marine Corps, as it has been shown on exercises with the 74th Army Group.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. ZSD-05 (Type 001) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import