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ZBL-19 (Type 19)

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2024Pending verification
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System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Combat weight25 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineDeutz-derivedMed[1]
Engine power440 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Protection
ArmorThe hull features bolt-on modular composite armor blocks. Base protection is estimated to withstand 14.5mm AP rounds over the frontal arc, with the potential to resist 25mm/30mm rounds when up-armored.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Active ProtectionThe turret is designed with mounting points for laser warning receivers and potentially a hard-kill Active Protection System (APS) in future blocks, though standard variants currently feature soft-kill smoke dischargers.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemThe vehicle is equipped with a hunter-killer fire control system, featuring independent panoramic sights for the commander and high-definition thermal imagers for the gunner.Med[1]
Variants
ZTL-19Replaces the ZTL-11. It features a 105mm rifled gun in a rear-mounted manned turret. Key ID Feature: The gun lacks a muzzle brake (unlike the ZTL-11), utilizing an advanced recoil system to reduce signature and crew blas[1]
Summary

The ZBL-19 (Type 19) Chinese Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is China’s third-generation wheeled armored fighting vehicle, designed to replace or supplement the widely used Type 08 (ZBL-08) family in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Medium Combined Arms Brigades.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. ZBL-19 (Type 19) 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