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ZTD-05 (VN-16)

Amphibious light tankFielded 2006Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 9.5 m
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System
TypeAmphibious light tank
Date of introduction2006
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.5 m31 ftMed[1]
Width3.36 m11 ftMed[1]
Height3.04 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight28.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
TransmissionMachanicalMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
SuspensionHydropneumaticMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor TypeThe hull of the ZTD-05 is built from welded aluminum to which a 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 additionalMed[1]
Hull Armor30 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]
Armament
Secondary armamentQJZ-89; 1 x 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, includes an FCS that accounts for the speed of the vehicle and distance to the target to provide ballistic solutions for the main gun.Med[1]
Thermal (Vehicle Commander)YesMed[1]
Thermal (Gunner)YesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Laser Range FinderYesMed[1]
Variants
PLZ-07BThe PLZ-07B is an SPH designed for the Chinese Marine Corps. It is based on the Type 05 hull and uses the weapon system from the PLZ-07, which is based on a different hull. The vehicle is designed to have the same mobili[1]
Type 001The Type 001 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 exerc[1]
Summary

The ZTD-05 (VN-16) Chinese Amphibious Light Tank is a fire-support vehicle based on the Type 05 hull. It is designed to have the same mobility and protection as the ZBD-05, but it is armed with a large-calibre direct-fire gun.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. ZTD-05 (VN-16) Chinese Amphibious Light Tank, 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