The improved WZ-551A entered service in 1995 as the ZSL-92 IFV and ZSL-92A APC. WZ-551 chassis looks externally similar to French VAB, however they have different internal layout, and the WZ-551 chassis is much larger.

Jan 12, 2012 · Norinco developed an improved APC designated WZ551A (Type 92) in the early 1990s. The first two prototypes were manufactured by August 1991. The Type 92 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) variant entered into the PLA in 1995. The Type 92 …

WZ-551 (Type 92) Chinese 6x6 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

The Type 92 is capable to cross a trench 1.2m wide, negotiate a 60% gradient or stay stable on 30% side slope. Road speed is around 85 kph, and 8 kph when swimming.

Jul 16, 2023 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the NORINCO Type 90 / Type 92 (WZ551) Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) / Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) including pictures.

Army Guide - information about the main battle tanks, armoured vehicles and armament of the land forces and also the information concerning other army subjects - WZ 551/ZSL92/Type 92, Wheeled armoured personnel carrier, Armoured Vehicles

The WZ-551 is a Chinese wheeled infantry fighting vehicle family. The name WZ-551 actually covers two families of vehicles with the official designations in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of Type 90 and Type 92. Roughly 3,000 WZ-551s are in service with the PLA, where they are used by medium...

While all WZ551 vehicles come standard with a crew of 3, the APC version - without the turret - can accommodate 11 combat-ready troops, while the IFV model - turret - can accommodate 9 in relative comfort.

The improved WZ551A entered service in 1995 as the Type 92 IFV and Type 92A APC. It has a crew of three men, and is fully amphibious, being driven in the water by shrouded propellers.

Type 92 variant of the WZ551 armored personnel carrier Type 92 Jyu-Sokosha armored car