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Land ForcesChina

WZ-523 (Type 93)

6x6 amphibious armored personnel carrierFielded 1984Pending verification
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Length 6.02 m
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System
Type6x6 amphibious armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction1984
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.02 m20 ftMed[1]
Width2.55 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.73 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight11,700 tAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Automotive performance
EngineWater-Cooled YC6A240-10 Diesel EngineMed[1]
Engine power214 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed90 km/h56 mph · 49 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed80 km/h50 mph · 43 ktMed[1]
Swim speed4 km/h2 mph · 2 ktMed[1]
FordingAmphibiousMed[1]
SuspensionWheeled 6x6Med[1]
Protection
Armor TypeWelded SteelMed[1]
Hull Armor (Front)20 mmMed[1]
Hull Armor (Sides)14 mmMed[1]
Hull Armor (Rear)6 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorINA mmMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipment3 each sideMed[1]
Armament
Main armamentType 54 (DShKM)Med[1]
Fire control
Thermal DriverYesMed[1]
Thermal Tank CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal GunnerYesMed[1]
Range, Thermal SightINA kmMed[1]
Variants
Type 91 (ZFB-91)This internal security vehicle variant was developed in 1991. It is fitted with a one-man turret, 35-mm automatic grenade launcher with tear gas grenades, coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun, flash lights, searchlight and siren.[1]
Type 93 (ZSL-93)This was a finalized version of the WZ 523 proposed for the PLA. It was not accepted into service.[1]
Type 05PThis is an upgraded variant being marketed by Beijing-headquartered PolyTechnologies. It has been shown armed with a one-man turret equipped with a 12.7-mm machine gun.[1]
Summary

The WZ-523 (NATO reporting name M1984) is a six-wheeled Chinese armored personnel carrier designed to be amphibious. Built on the chassis of the Hanyang HY472 truck, it can carry a crew of three and seat up to eight additional passengers.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaEthiopiaGabonGhanaNamibiaNigerSudanChad
Sources
  1. WZ-523 (Type 93) Chinese 6x6 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import