| ZFB-05 | |
|---|---|
 ZFB-05 of theBolivian Army | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War[1] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Co., LTD |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4500kg |
| Length | 5.275m |
| Width | 2.54m |
| Height | 2.26m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 7-9 |
Main armament | 12.7 mmheavy machine gun or 7.62 mmmachine gun |
| Engine | SOFIM 8142.43 or SOFIM 8142.45diesel engine 117 or 127hp |
| Payload capacity | 1100kg |
| Fuel capacity | 124L |
Operational range | 800km |
| Maximum speed | 100km/h |
TheZFB-05Xinxing (Chinese:新星;pinyin:Xīnxīng;lit. 'new star') is a Chineseinfantry mobility vehicle developed mainly for thePeople's Liberation Army Ground Force, thePeople's armed Police, police forces, ChineseUN peacekeepers, and the export market.
It is a simple and low-cost vehicle.[2] The ZFB-05 has a steel armored hull, making it marginally effective against small arms fire and artillery shrapnel.
The ZFB-05 is designed and manufactured by the Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Co., Ltd, a private vehicle company established in 1983 as the Baoji Special Vehicles Factory, then privatized in 2007.[3] Historically, most Chinese military equipment are produced by state-owned enterprises, but due to the strategy ofMilitary-Civil Fusion, many private and civilian enterprises entered the military market, producing weaponry and equipment for the People's Liberation Army.[4]
The vehicle is based on the chassis of theNanjingNJ2046 light utility vehicle, which is a licensed copy of theIveco40.10WM. It features a fully armored hull[5] which is, according to the official website, effective against7.62*39mm standard ammunition fired from aType 81 light machine gun in close range.[6] Additional applique armor is also available, as well as an optional NBC protection system. However, an incident in which Chinese peacekeepers in a ZFB-05 were attacked inHaiti demonstrated that the vehicle is not resistant toarmor-piercing bullets and therefore not suitable to high-intensity combat environments.[2]
The main armament of the ZFB-05 is a 12.7mm heavy machine gun mounted in a turret on the roof of the vehicle, with a shield to provide frontal protection to the gunner.[5] Some vehicles are observed with other armaments such as a 7.62mm machine gun, a 23mm autocannon, or a 35mm automatic grenade launcher.[2] The vehicle is powered by aSOFIM 8142.43 4-cylinder turbochargeddiesel engine, which produces an output of 117hp;[5] another available engine is the SOFIM 8142.45, which produces approximately 127hp.[6]
A more advanced version of the ZFB-05 with slightly improved frontal protection (frontal armor can withstand Type 53 7.62*39mm armor piercing ammunition), also featuring a higher maximum speed of 115km/h.[2][5][7]
The ZFB-05C is the medical variant of the ZFB-05, with improved armor allowing protection from 7.62*39mm steel-core ammunition in all directions. The ZFB-05C can transport 3 sitting patients or 1 lying down, with the ZFB-05C-1 is a slightly larger vehicle with the capacity of 5 sitting patients or 2 lying down.[8]
The broadcasting vehicle is a ZFB-05 with two loud speakers along with a variety of other broadcasting equipment on a rotational mount in place of the weapon station.[5][9]
This is a baseline ZFB-05 equipped with two water cannons.[10]
The ZFB-05 police variant is used by Chinese police forces.[5]
The ZFB-08 is a 6*6 version of the ZFB-05 with more focus on protection from mines and under-body blasts.[5][2]
The TD-2000 short range surface-to-air missile system (contains 8 QW-4 missiles) can be mounted on the ZFB-05[2] along with a variety of other light utility vehicles such as theDongfeng Mengshi.
Benin : 2 delivered in 2010[11]
Bolivia : 41 delivered in 2016 and 2018[11]
Chad : 10 delivered in 2007[11]
China :People's Liberation Army Ground Forces,People's Armed Police andPeople's Police[12] 100 in service in 2008[2]
Congo : 5 delivered from 2006 to 2009[11]
Gabon : 3 delivered in 2006[11]
Myanmar : 10 delivered in 2011[11]
Niger : 5 delivered in 2009[11]
Russia[1] As of 23 September 2024, the Russian military has started using ZFB-05 armoured vehicles in Ukraine.[13]
Rwanda : 20 delivered in 2008[11]
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