Type 86G APC
Type: Armored Personnel Carrier
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries)
First Deployed: 2000
Overview
The Type 86G is a Chinese armored personnel carrier derived from the Soviet BMP-1 design, featuring an 8-cylinder diesel engine and amphibious water-jet propulsion that is particularly valuable for Bangladesh's extensive river delta terrain. The vehicle carries up to 13 troops in addition to the crew of two, and mounts a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. While outdated compared to modern IFVs, the Type 86G's amphibious performance makes it uniquely suited to Bangladesh's geographic environment where river crossings are routine operational requirements during monsoon flooding and counter-insurgency operations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 + 13 |
|---|---|
| armor | Rolled steel, light protection |
| range | 500 km |
| width | 2.98 m |
| engine | 6V150 320 hp diesel |
| length | 5.48 m |
| weight | 12,600 kg |
| max_speed | 65 km/h (land), 6 km/h (water) |
| main_armament | 12.7mm HMG |
Operators
- Bangladesh
- China
- Various export customers
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