XCB-01
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
XCB-01 (prefix XCB stands for Xe Chiến đấu Bộ binh, 'Infantry Fighting Vehicle - IFV') is a Vietnamese infantry fighting vehicle developed by Vietnam Defence Industry and assembled by Z189 Company. First launched in 2022, it is the first tracked armored vehicle researched and manufactured domestically by Vietnam. The vehicle is largely based on the old Soviet BMP-1, but with revised hull designs and better defensive and offensive capabilities.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Z189 Shipyard |
| Introduced | 2024 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 6.95 m |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Main armament | HT-73 weapon station with 73mm P-73 smoothbore gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | — | confirmed |
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