|
Country of origin |
China |
|
Entered service |
? |
|
Crew |
3 |
|
Dimensions and weight |
|
Weight |
~ 40 t |
|
Length |
~ 10 m |
|
Width |
~ 3.3
m |
|
Height |
~ 3 m |
|
Performance |
|
Dig depth |
? |
|
Shovel capacity |
? |
|
Lifting capacity |
? |
|
Towed load |
? |
|
Earth working capacity |
~ 250 m³/h |
|
Armament |
|
Machine guns |
- |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
diesel |
|
Engine power |
1 000 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
60 ~ 65 km/h |
|
Range |
~ 400 km |
|
Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
60% |
|
Side slope |
30% |
|
Vertical step |
~ 0.7 m |
|
Trench |
~ 2.7 m |
|
Fording |
1.4 m |
|
The GCZ-112
is a Chinese armored engineer vehicle. It is based on a
Type 96
main battle tank chassis. This armored engineer vehicle is in
service with the Chinese military.
Thie GCZ-112 resembles
a Russian
IMR
series machines. Though this armored engineer vehicles lacks some
capabilities of the IMR. It accompanies assault groups.
Its main role is to clear routes and various obstacles for advancing
main battle tanks and other armored vehicles. The GCZ-112 can be
used for various roles, including earthmoving operations, road
clearing, grading, filling ditches.
Turret of
the Type 96 has been removed and replaced with a superstructure and
telescopic excavator arm. In traveling order the crane is traversed
to the rear. This machine also has a large dozer blade at the front.
It can be used in a V-shape or straight configuration. During earthworking operations the dozer blade has a
capacity of around 250 m³. When not in use the blade is folded
upwards.
This machine
is operated by a crew of 3.
Protection
of the GCZ-112 should be similar to that of the Type 96 main battle
tank. This engineer vehicle was designed to operate under enemy
fire. The GCZ-112 carries no defensive armament.
The GCZ-112
is powered by diesel engine, developing 1 000 hp.
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