GSL-133 Chinese Tracked Minefield Breaching Vehicle
GSL-133
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
GSL-133 Chinese Tracked Minefield Breaching Vehicle
Designation
GSL-133
Alternate Designation
GSL-133
Equipment Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
The GSL-133 is a Chinese minefield breaching vehicle. It is based on a Type 96 main battle tank chassis. This machine is used by China's military. The GSL-133 is based on the Type 96 main battle tank chassis. The turret has been removed and replaced by an armored superstructure. Specialized minefield breaching equipment was added. 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.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (1000 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
400.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
GSL-133
Type
Minefield Breaching Vehicle
Manufacturer
Norinco
Chassis
The GSL-133 is based on the Type 96 main battle tank chassis. The turret has been removed and replaced by an armored superstructure. Specialized minefield breaching equipment was added.
Crew
2-3 ea
Minefield Breaching Equipment
Mine Plough
Mounted at the front
Rocket Launchers for Mine Clearing
Mounted at the rear of the superstructure. These are essentially rockets carrying explosives up to 100 m forward.
Mine Clearing Lines
Mine clearing line charges are launched from the superstructure. These detonate mines, bombs, or improvised explosive devices at a safe distance and create a passage in the minefield with a length of around 100 m and a width of 4-5 m.
Safety Lines
Yes
Clear Lane Marking System
Yes, Installed at the rear and it deploys pennants into the ground as the machine moves forward.
Dimensions
Length
11.0 m
Width
3.3 m
Height
3.0 m
Weight
45-50 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Water cooled, diesel
Engine Power
1,000 hp
Fuel Capacity
400 Liters
Suspension
Torsion Bar
Range
400 km
Speed, Maximum Road
65 km/h
Speed, Maximum Off Road
45 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
2.5 m
Fording
1.4 m
Main Weapon System
Note
There are no crew-served weapons mounted on the GSL-133 Chinese Minefield Breaching Vehicle.
Protection
Hull Armor
The protection level of this machine should be similar to that of the Type 96 main battle tank. steel + composite + explosive reactive armor.
Applique Armor
Available, Track Skirts
Explosive Reactive Armor
Yes, 2nd generation ERA
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
Roller-plow available
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Grenlaunch 12x; VESS
IR Signature
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
3.3 m
Height
3 m
Weight
45000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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