GCZ-110 Chinese Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV)
GCZ-110
Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV)
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Basic Information
Name
GCZ-110 Chinese Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV)
Designation
GCZ-110
Alternate Designation
GCZ-110
Equipment Type
Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The GCZ-110 Chinese Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV) main roles are to provide combat engineer support while accompanying armored/mechanized troops, which includes road repair, emergency military road construction, non-explosive obstacle clearing, and towing and recovery operations. The GCZ110 can also be used to construct technical weapons emplacements and flat-bottomed pits. The vehicle is mainly composed of a modified Type 79 tank chassis, and combined dozer blade, crane, and winch.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (730 hp)
Max Speed
45.0 km/h
Range
400.0 km
Variants
Type GCZ-112 Chinese Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV)
The GCZ-112 Chinese Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV) main roles are to provide combat engineer support while accompanying armored/mechanized troops, which includes road repair, emergency military road construction, non-explosive obstacle clearing, and towing and recovery operations. The GCZ-112 can also be used to construct technical weapons emplacements and flat-bottomed pits. The vehicle is mainly composed of a modified Type 79 tank chassis, and combined dozer blade, crane, and winch.
System
Alternative Designation
GCZ-110
Type
Tracked Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle (TMPEV)
Manufacturer
NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC
Role
Road repair, construction, construction of field defenses, non-explosive obstacle clearance, towing, and recovery
Crew
3 ea
Chassis
T-79 tank chassis with T-96 suspension
Bulldozer Blade
Yes
Crane
Yes
Ground Penetrating Radar
No
Mine Clearing
No
Proofing Roller
No
Bucket Loader
No
Back-hoe Excavator
No
Winch
Yes, It is also fitted with a winch which has a maximum towing force of 300 kN with pay out speed being 0 to 21 m/min and take up speed a maximum of 0 to 7 m/min.
Dimensions
Length, Overall
9.90 m
Length, Transport Configuration
7.50 m
Width, Overall
4.10 m
Width, Transport Configuration
3.30 m
Height, Overall
4.10 m
Height, Transport Configuration
3.00 m
Weight
37,500 kg
Dozer Blade
Location
Mounted at the front of the hull is a hydraulically operated multipurpose dozer blade, which can be used as a straight dozer blade or a V-shaped blade.
Power Source
Hydraulic
Maximum Cutting Depth
400 mm
Note
This is claimed to have the capability to bulldoze up to 396 m³ of soil an hour with a travel distance of 30 m.
Crane
Power Source
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Yes
Telescopic Range
3.5 m
Capacity
16 tons
Capacity While Moving
3 tons
Maximum Height of Crane
8.4 m
Automotive
Engine Name
12150L-7BW (same at T-79 tank)
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
730 hp
Cruising Range
400 km
Speed, Maximum Road
45 km/h
Speed, Average Cross Country
INA
Speed, Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
2.7 m
Fording Depth
1.4 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The GCZ-110 carries no defensive armament.
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection of the GCZ-110 should be similar to that of the Type 96 main battle tank. This engineer vehicle was designed to operate under enemy fire.
Applique Armor
Capable
Rubber Skirts
Yes, to protect against RPGs
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Survivability
Land > Survivability
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.9 m
Width
4.1 m
Height
4.1 m
Weight
37500 kg
Operators (1)
China
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