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ZSL-10

Armored Vehicleconfirmed

ZSL-10

The ZSL-10 is an 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carrier, forming part of China's ZBL-08 family of modular combat vehicles. It is designed to transport infantry and provide fire support, featuring amphibious capabilities and high mobility for various operational environments.

Specifications

TypeArmored Vehicle
OriginChina
ManufacturerNorinco
Introduced2009
StatusIn service
Speed100 km/h
Range800 km
Crew9
Weight21 t

History

Developed by Norinco in the mid-2000s, the ZSL-10 was created to meet the People's Liberation Army's requirement for a highly mobile, rapidly deployable medium-weight armored force. The vehicle officially entered service around 2010, quickly becoming a cornerstone of China's newly reorganized medium combined arms brigades. While it has not seen high-intensity combat, the ZSL-10 has been deployed internationally for United Nations peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and is a staple in multinational military exercises. Today, the platform remains in active production and widespread service, serving as the backbone of the PLA's rapid-reaction mechanized infantry.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China900confirmed

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