Cambodia Received a Range of Chinese Light Armored Vehicle

11 September 2019

Shaanxi ZFB-05A Ho Si/Tiger delivered to the Cambodia (all photos : Myanmar and Asean Military Updates)

Royal Cambodian Armed Forces took over the wheel armored multipurpose ZFB-05A Ho Si by Shaanxi Automobile companies produce.

It is known that this is a non-refundable shipment from China to the Royal Cambodian Army to strengthen the friendship and defense cooperation between the two countries. 

This type of armored vehicle is often used by the Chinese Armed Police and Police. Its design is based on the chassis of Nanjing NJ2046 light multipurpose vehicle, which is a locally made copy of Iveco 40.10WM.

According to the manufacturer's announcement, ZFB-05A is primarily aimed at the export market because it is a relatively low-cost design, completely welded steel body for protection against infantry weapons caliber up to 7.62 mm. Vehicles equipped with air conditioning system and weapons prevention of mass destruction.

Although the manufacturer advertised ZFB-05A to withstand 7.62 mm bullets, actual operations in Haiti showed that this armored vehicle was pierced by small-caliber weapons, it was judged inappropriate. for intensive activities.

Basic specifications of the ZFB-05A include a crew of 2 and carry 7-9 fully equipped infantry, the vehicle has a total weight of 4.5 - 4.5 tons depending on armor configuration and specific equipment.

SOFIM 8142.43 diesel engine maximum engine power of 118 horsepower for maximum speed of 110 km / h on good roads, range of 800 - 850 km. The vehicle is climbing 60% slope, traveling on an inclined plane of 30%, overcoming vertical obstructions 0.5 m high; across the moat, 0.5 m wide; wading depth of 0.75 m.

Weapons of the vehicle include 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns mounted on the roof, in addition it also integrates 35 mm submachine grenade launcher or 23 mm automatic cannon. The body of the vehicle had openings so that soldiers could shoot from inside.

ZFB-05 variants include armored ambulance, command vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle, anti-riot vehicle (mounted on a water cannon or a broadcast vehicle (with a roof mounted speaker).

There is also a ZFB-08 version with 6x6 configuration. A prototype was revealed in 2008 to target foreign customers, mainly from Africa.

In addition, the strongest armed configuration of the ZFB-05 includes the TD-2000 short-range surface-to-air missile system, carrying eight QW-4 missiles. This air defense system was revealed in 2008.

(BaoDatViet)