GSL-130 (WZ763) Chinese Tracked Comprehensive Mine Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV)
GSL-130
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
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Basic Information
Name
GSL-130 (WZ763) Chinese Tracked Comprehensive Mine Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV)
Designation
GSL-130
Alternate Designation
GSL-130; WZ763
Equipment Type
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2000
Description
The PLA operates the GSL-130 Chinese Tracked Comprehensive Mine Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV), which is based on the older Type 59/Type 69 MBT hull. This system is also referred to as the WZ763. The turret has been removed and replaced by an armored superstructure for the crew of three and mounted at the front is a hydraulically operated full-width mine plow clearing system, which includes a depth-sensing device that is lifted while traveling.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
V-12 Diesel (1200 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
56.0 km/h
Range
450.0 km
Variants
Type 84 Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)
Production of both of this vehicle is undertaken on an as required basis.
Type 653 Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV)
Production of both of this vehicle is undertaken on an as required basis.
System
Alternative Designation
GSL-130; WZ763
Type
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
Role
This armored vehicle was specially designed to clear pathways through minefields. It creates safe lanes for troops and vehicles to pass through minefields. This allows assault units to move rapidly through minefields, before enemy forces establish defenses. It is used by engineer battalions.
Chassis
The GSL-130 is based on the Type 59 medium tank chassis. Surplus Type 59 tanks were refurbished and converted to minefield breaching vehicles.
Crew
3 ea
Passenger Capacity
INA
Add on Parts
Yes
Mine Clearing System
Depth Sensing Device
Yes
Mine Plow
There is a wide mine plough mounted at the front
Rocket Propelled Mine Clearing System
3 x GBP127 unguided rockets located at the rear of the vehicle
Mine Clearing Line Charges
Mine clearing line charges are essentially rockets carrying explosives up to 100 m forward. These are launched from a large superstructure. These charges detonate mines, bombs or improvised explosive devices at a safe distance. Demining charges create a passage in the minefield with a length of 100 m and a width of 4-5 m.
Lange Making System
The GSL-130 makes safety lanes in the minefields to pass for the troops and vehicles. Also the GSL-130 has a cleared lane marking system, installed at the rear. It deploys pennants into the ground as the machine moves forward.
Emplacement Time
15 minutes to prepare
Displacement Time
INA
Dimensions
Length (Hull)
6.04 m
Length (Gun Foward)
9.0 m
Height
2.49 m
Width
3.52 m
Weight, Combat
62,500 kg
Ground Pressure
0.8 kg/m
Ground Clearance
0.5 m
Automotive
Engine Name
Perkins Condor V-12
Engine Type
Diesel V-12
Engine Power
1,200 hp
Fuel Capacity
1592 liters
Transmission
David Brown TN54 epicyclical (6 forward/ 2 reverse gears)
Range
450 km
Speed, Maximum Road
56 km/h
Plough Speed
4-7 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Fording Depth
1.7 m
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.9 m
Trench
2.34 m
Fording
1.3 m
Communications
TBR-121
VHF Transceiver
Yes
VHF Range
1 to 50 km
Proliferated
Widely
Digital Data
Yes, Full
Control
Self-Adaptive Control (Including Automatic Antenna Tuner)
Frequency Agile
Yes
Wireless Network Capabilities
Yes
Note:
Very similar in capabilities to the US SINCGARS ASIP
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew-served weapons mounted on the GSL-130 (WZ763) Chinese Tracked Comprehensive Mine Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV)
Protection
Armor, Front Upper
97 mm
Armor, Front Lower
99 mm
Armor, Sides Upper
79 mm
Armor, Sides Lower
20 mm
Armor, Hull Rear
46 mm
Armor, Hull Floor
20 mm
Armor, Top
33 mm
Applique Armor
Yes, Track Shirts
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
Yes
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes, Grenlaunch 8x; VESS
IR Signature
No
Smoke Equipment
8 x 81-mm smoke grenade launchers.
Vehicle engine exhaust smoke system.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9 m
Width
3.52 m
Height
2.49 m
Weight
62500 kg
Operators (2)
China
Myanmar
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