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  "id": "wz-551",
  "name": "WZ-551 (Type 92)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "6x6 amphibious armored personnel carrier",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1995,
  "operators": [
    "AGO",
    "ARG",
    "BDI",
    "CHN",
    "CMR",
    "DJI",
    "ETH",
    "KEN",
    "LKA",
    "MMR",
    "NER",
    "NPL",
    "OMN",
    "RWA",
    "SDN",
    "SEN",
    "TCD",
    "TZA",
    "ZMB"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 19,
  "summary": "The WZ-551 (Type 92) Chinese 6x6 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is a Chinese wheeled armored personnel carrier. It is actually consisted of two families of vehicles with official designations in the People's Liberation Army as Type 90 and Type 92.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "6x6",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Norinco, at Factory 256",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.73,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.86,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 15,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Deutz BF8L413FC",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 320,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "coil springs and hydraulic shock-absorbers",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 85,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_swim_kmh",
      "v": 11,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor Type",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The hull is built from welded steel that provides protection from small arms fire and shell splinters. It is claimed that the Type 92 provides all-round protection against 12.7 mm rounds.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "8x 75mm smoke grenade dischargers",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "1 x Type 86",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Rifle",
      "role": "25 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "qty": "400 rounds"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "ZSL-92",
      "text": "The ZSL-92 is an IFV based on the Type 92 hull. It is designed to transport an infantry section into combat and provide fire support once deployed.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "ZSL-92B",
      "text": "The ZSL-92B is an upgraded ZSL-92 armed with a 30 mm cannon, designed to modernize the vehicle so that it remains capable for the increased demands of modern warfare. It is much the same as the ZSL-92 with the exception ",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "ZSL-92 APC",
      "text": "In addition to the IFV variant of the ZSL-92 there is an APC. It is also based on the Type 92 hull but carries a reduced weapon payload.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "WMZ551B",
      "text": "The WMZ551B is based on the upgraded WMZ551 hull (detailed in the Developments, prototypes, and concepts section of this entry). It is an APC designed to transport infantry sections into combat and conduct patrol duties.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "WMZ551B1",
      "text": "The WMZ551B1 is also based on the WMZ551 hull. It differs from the WMZ551B in the weapon station, which is replaced with an enclosed turret very similar in shape to the turret on the ZSL-92B.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PTL-02",
      "text": "The PTL-02 is described as an assault gun, often used to equip artillery units in the PLA. It is armed with a 100 mm direct fire gun and can keep pace with wheeled units that are also equipped with ZSL-92 series vehicles",
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": {
    "file": "wz-551.jpg",
    "thumb": "wz-551-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "inkiboo",
    "license": "CC BY 2.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chinese_wheeled_APC_(2008).jpg",
    "title": "File:Chinese wheeled APC (2008).jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY 2.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/wz-551.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-wz-551": {
      "title": "WZ-551 (Type 92) Chinese 6x6 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-551_Type_92_Chinese_6x6_Amphibious_Armored_Personnel_Carrier",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}