"The Type 77 Armored Personnel Carrier joined the inventory of the Chinese military in the late-1970s and continues in service today."
Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the NORINCO Type 77 Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
1 x12150L-2 12-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine developing 402 horsepower at 2,000rpm. Installed Power
37 mph 60 kph Road Speed
230 miles 370 km Range
Structure The physical qualities of the NORINCO Type 77 Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
2 (MANNED) Crew
23.5 ft 7.15 meters O/A Length
10.5 ft 3.2 meters O/A Width
7.1 ft 2.15 meters O/A Height
34,172 lb 15,500 kg | 17.1 tons Weight
Armament & Ammunition Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the NORINCO Type 77 (WZ511) Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
1 x 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft (AA) Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
AMMUNITION: 550 x 12.7mm ammunition (estimated)
Variants Notable series variants as part of the NORINCO Type 77 (WZ511) family line.
Type 77 - Base Series Designation
WZ511 - Alternative Designation (industrial name)
Type 77-1 (WZ511-1) - APC/Artillery carrier form; 85mm or 120mm gun transport; onboard powered winch and ramps for loading/unloading cargo.
Type 77-2 (WZ511-2) - Amphibious APC model; sans winch and access ramps.
Type 76 ARV - Armored Recovery Vehicle
Type 89 - Self-Propelled Gun conversion of Type 77; fitted with 122mm armament.
Operators Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the NORINCO Type 77 (WZ511). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.
Total Production: 2,000 Units Contractor(s): NORINCO (China NORth INdustries COrporation) - China
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