ZSL-92A
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The ZSL-92A, also known as WZ551B, is a Chinese 6x6 wheeled armored personnel carrier. It is an improved variant of the ZSL-92, featuring enhanced armor and a more powerful engine.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 85 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Crew | 12 |
| Weight | 15.8 t |
History
Developed by Norinco in the 1990s, the ZSL-92A was created to provide the People's Liberation Army with a highly mobile, cost-effective wheeled platform to support rapid deployment forces. The vehicle officially entered service in the late 1990s as a refined, more reliable successor to the troubled early WZ551 prototypes. Beyond its domestic use, the ZSL-92A has been widely deployed in United Nations peacekeeping operations across Africa and the Middle East, and exported to numerous militaries worldwide. Today, while being gradually succeeded by the modern 8x8 ZBL-08 family, the ZSL-92A remains a vital component of China's reserve forces and light mechanized brigades.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 700 | confirmed |
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