{
  "id": "zsd-89",
  "name": "ZSD-89 (Type 89)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Amphibious armored personnel carrier",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1999,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "ALB",
    "IRQ",
    "SDN",
    "TZA",
    "VNM"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 5,
  "summary": "The ZSD-89 (Type 89) Chinese Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is a tracked armored personnel carrier. It is a successor of the Type 63 armored personnel carrier.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.15,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.13,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.59,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 12.97,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Engine Deutz BF8L 413F 4-cycle air-Cooled Diesel",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 320,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 500,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 66,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_swim_kmh",
      "v": 6,
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Torsion Bar",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Transmission",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "manual",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "12.7 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor Type",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Welded steel hull",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Grenade",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "8 ea",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Grenade Calibur",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "76 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "850 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "HJ-8",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "200 m/s",
        "Guidance": "SACLOS Wire Guidance",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes"
      }
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Type WZ534 - Type 89 Tracked Armoured Pe",
      "text": "Basic version, as described. Military designator: ZSD-89.",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type YW307 - Type 89 Infantry Fighting V",
      "text": "Fitted with a one-man turret with 25 mm automatic gun (400 rounds) and 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (1,000 rounds). Crew: 3+7. Military designator: ZSD-89-II.",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 89 Armoured Command Vehicle",
      "text": "Fitted with a higher roofline and with a longer chassis with 6 double road wheels either side. Armament consists of a 12.7 mm HMG on the commander's station behind the driver.",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type WZ752 - Type 89 Tracked Armoured Am",
      "text": "Unarmed ambulance with a higher roofline and with a longer chassis with 6 double road wheels either side.",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 89 Refuelling Vehicle",
      "text": "Transport vehicle for fuel and lubricants, fitted with a higher troop compartment. Offered for export as the Amphibious Armoured Refuelling Vehicle.",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "ZJX-93 - Type 89 Recovery Vehicle",
      "text": "Maintenance and recovery variant, fitted with a light crane on the left side of the hull roof, and a machine gun cupola in the roof center.",
      "src": [
        "weg-zsd-89"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "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/zsd-89.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-zsd-89": {
      "title": "ZSD-89 (Type 89) 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/ZSD-89_Type_89_Chinese_Amphibious_Armored_Personnel_Carrier",
      "published": "2026-08-10",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}