Reconnaissance vehicle WMZ551A for Type 90B MLRS technical data sheet specifications pictures video

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Reconnaissance Vehicle WMZ551A for Type 90B 122mm MLRS
 
 
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Reconnaissance vehicle WMZ551A for Type 90B MLRS technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Norinco
 
Description
The artillery reconnaissance vehicle for Type 90B 122mm MLRS battery is a variant of the Chinese-made WMZ551A wheeled armoured vehicle personnel carrier and has been designed to carry out battlefield reconnaissance ahead of the main force. The vehicle is equipped with portable laser rangefinder with a maximum range of 10,000m and an accuracy of +/-5m; thermal imager for nigh operations; radio communications; message processor; and panoramic periscopes.
 
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Armament
For its self-protection the Reconnaisance Vehicle for Type 90 122mm MLRS is armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun mounted on a circular ring at the commander hatch located at the right front roof top of the hull. Four smoke grenade dischargers are fitted to each side of the hull.
Equipment
The Reconnaissance Vehicle carries a wide range of specialized equipment to enable it to carry out its mission, including:
• Portable laser range-finder with a maximum range of 10,000 m and an accuracy of ±5 m
• Thermal imager as night observation device
• GPS receiver as positioning equipment
• Radio with the whip antenna at the rear of the vehicle
• Message processor
• Panoramic periscope
• Display
• Intercom
 
Reconnaissance vehicle WMZ551A for Type 90B MLRS technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Norinco
Inside view of reconnaisance vehicle for Type 90B 122mm MLRS
Vehicle
The hull of the WMZ551A is made in all-welded steel which provides a protection for the crew against firing of small arms and shell splinters. The driver is seated at the front left and is provided with a single hatch cover above his position as well as periscopes and vision devices to provide observation over the frontal arc. The vehicle commander is seated to the right of the driver and has a raised cupola with a single-piece hatch. The WMZ551A uses a 6x6 chassis and is powered by a DEUTZ BF8L413FC air-cooled diesel engine. A single door is available at the rear of the hull. The WMZ551A is fully amphibious and is propelled in the water by two shrouded propellers, which are mounted one either side at the rear and that are run from a power take-off. These give a maximum water speed of 8 km/h.
 
Specifications
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Type
Battalion/Battery command post vehicle for Type 90B 122mm MLRS
Country users
China
Operation range
- 8 km detection
- 4 km recognition
Crew
4
Technical data GPS
- Positioning distance: 40 km
- Positoning error: X/Y 10 m, Z 15 m
Type of vehicle
WMZ551A
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Road Range
800 km
Speed
100 km/h
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Armament
12.7mm machine gun
Onboard Equipment
GPS, CCD sreen, laser range-finder, thermal imager, panoramic periscope, radion and intercom.