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ZSD-89 (Type 89)

Amphibious armored personnel carrierFielded 1999Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.15 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction1999
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.15 m20 ftMed[1]
Width3.13 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.59 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight12.97 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineEngine Deutz BF8L 413F 4-cycle air-Cooled DieselMed[1]
Engine power320 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed66 km/h41 mph · 36 ktMed[1]
Swim speed6 km/h4 mph · 3 ktMed[1]
SuspensionTorsion BarMed[1]
TransmissionmanualMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor12.7 mmMed[1]
Armor TypeWelded steel hullMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Turret ArmorYesMed[1]
Smoke Grenade8 eaMed[1]
Smoke Grenade Calibur76 mmMed[1]
Fire control
Thermal Tank CommanderYesMed[1]
Variants
Type WZ534 - Type 89 Tracked Armoured PeBasic version, as described. Military designator: ZSD-89.[1]
Type YW307 - Type 89 Infantry Fighting VFitted with a one-man turret with 25 mm automatic gun (400 rounds) and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (1,000 rounds). Crew: 3+7. Military designator: ZSD-89-II.[1]
Type 89 Armoured Command VehicleFitted with a higher roofline and with a longer chassis with 6 double road wheels either side. Armament consists of a 12.7 mm HMG on the commander's station behind the driver.[1]
Type WZ752 - Type 89 Tracked Armoured AmUnarmed ambulance with a higher roofline and with a longer chassis with 6 double road wheels either side.[1]
Type 89 Refuelling VehicleTransport vehicle for fuel and lubricants, fitted with a higher troop compartment. Offered for export as the Amphibious Armoured Refuelling Vehicle.[1]
ZJX-93 - Type 89 Recovery VehicleMaintenance and recovery variant, fitted with a light crane on the left side of the hull roof, and a machine gun cupola in the roof center.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Anti-Aircraft Machine Gunammunition
Med[1]
Muzzle velocity
850 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
HJ-8ammunition
Med[1]
Muzzle velocity
200 m/s
Guidance
SACLOS Wire Guidance
Armor penetration
Yes
Summary

The ZSD-89 (Type 89) Chinese Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is a tracked armored personnel carrier. It is a successor of the Type 63 armored personnel carrier.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaAlbaniaIraqSudanTanzaniaVietnam
Sources
  1. ZSD-89 (Type 89) Chinese Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-08-10 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import