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ZBD-86A (Type 86A)

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 1992Pending verification
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ZBD-86A (Type 86A)
Photo: Sprt98 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1992
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.74 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.97 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.16 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.3 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineUTD20Med[1]
Engine power300 hpMed[1]
Cruising range550 km342 mi · 297 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Swim speed7 km/h4 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor19 mmMed[1]
Turret Armor19-23 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armamentType 59TMed[1]
Maximum firing range3 km2 mi · 2 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Variants
WZ-501Converted into an NBC reconnaissance vehicle with a raised troop compartment. Also converted into a battlefield surveillance vehicle.[1]
YW-501Export variant of WZ-501.[1]
NFV-1(N stands for NORINCO, F stands for FMC and V-1 stands for Vehicle 1) – An export variant which was the product of a co-operative project between the Chinese NORINCO and US FMC companies in the 1980s. Its goal was to fit[1]
Type 86-IImproved variant of the Type 86 designed by the Chinese together with the US FMC company at the end of the 1980s. It is fitted with a one-man overhead mount turret armed with a licensed copy of the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster [1]
Type 86AModernization fitted with a new turret armed with a 30 mm autocanon although the ATGM launcher for the HJ-73 ATGMs was retained and is positioned on the right hand side of the roof of the turret. The turret was equipped [1]
Type 86BVariant developed by NORINCO for Chinese naval infantry. It features a slightly higher hull, an amphibious kit, an exhaust extension, a bow extension, a larger trim vane, a mount for an outboard motor on the rear of the [1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
HEAT73 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
400 m/s
Armor penetration
280-350 mm
Red Arrow HJ-73ammunition
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
5 (one ready to fire, four at the ready for manual reload)
Summary

TheZBD-86A (Type 86A) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is armed with an ATGM launcher for the HJ-73 "Red Arrow 73" ATGM which is a copy of the Soviet 9M14 "Malyutka". It is powered by the Type 6V150 diesel engine which is a copy of the Soviet UTD-20.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaIraqSudan
Sources
  1. ZBD-86A (Type 86A) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)