{
  "id": "wz-511",
  "name": "WZ-511 (Type 77)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Amphibious armored personnel carrier",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1974,
  "operators": [
    "ALB",
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "The WZ-511 (Type 77) Chinese Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) was an APC in its basic configuration. It had a crew compartment at the front, a dismount compartment in the center, and an engine compartment at the rear.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 7.4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.2,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.44,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 15.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Model 12150L-2A",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 400,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 370,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_swim_kmh",
      "v": 120,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 60,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Amphibious",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "6-10 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Type 77  (WZ511)",
      "text": "Chinese tracked amphibious APC based on the Type 63-I amphibious light tank.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 77-1 (WZ511-1)",
      "text": "Amphibious armoured personnel/artillery carrier designed to carry a disassembled gun (85 mm towed anti-tank gun or 120 mm towed howitzer) on the roof. The vehicle has hydraulic winch and ramps to load/unload the gun.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 77-2 (WZ511-2)",
      "text": "Amphibious armoured personnel carrier. No winch and ramps.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 76 ARV",
      "text": "Recovery vehicle.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wz-511"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/wz-511.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-wz-511": {
      "title": "WZ-511 (Type 77) Chinese Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/WZ-511_Type_77_Chinese_Amphibious_Armored_Personnel_Carrier",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}