JCB HMEE vs Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle

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JCB HMEE — licensed reference photograph

AArmoured vehicles

JCB HMEE

Backhoe loader

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Photographer: Sgt Wes Calder RLC. Processed by User:MathKnight · OGL v1.0 · Resized · OGL v1.0 · Source ↗ · Modified

Type 05 family — ZBD-05 infantry fighting vehicle, reference photograph (2009) — licensed equipment photograph

BArmoured vehicles

Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle

Amphibious fighting vehicle

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Second system

At a glance

Side by side

Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

JCB HMEELength

9.45–10.1 m

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Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicleBow extended

13.24 m

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Lengths retain their source configuration and measurement scope.

Measured figures

Head to head

14 of 29 rows sourced on both sides

9.45–10.1m

13.24mBow extended

Length

All recorded figures & sources

6.9 m

6x6

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9.45–10.1 m

Length

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Configuration

Details

JCB HMEE and Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle configuration
Specification	JCB HMEE	Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle
Crew	1 or 2^[source]	3 (IFV), 4 (Light Tank)^[source]
Type	Backhoe loader^[source]	Amphibious fighting vehicle^[source]
Place of origin	United Kingdom United States^[source]	China^[source]
Used by	Australia , Belgium , Denmark , Germany , Ireland , Israel , New Zealand , Spain , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States^[source]

Wars	War in Afghanistan Russian invasion of Ukraine^[source]	—

Manufacturer	JCB^[source]	Norinco^[source]

Produced	2007–present^[source]	2005–present^[source]

No. built	>900 (as of 2020)^[source]	—

Armor	A-kit: standard unprotected B-kit: applique and transparent armour C-kit (Theatre Entry Standard): blast mitigation belly plate, internal spall liner, slat armour, capacity for electronic counter-measures and situational awareness.^[source]	Welded aluminum alloy and steel construction with composite armor plates^[source]

Transmission	ZF Ergopower transmission (6 gears forward, 2 backwards)^[source]	—

Ground clearance	0.4 m (16 in)^[source]	—

In service	—	2005–present^[source]

Designer	—	Chen Pengfei ( Norinco )^[source]

Designed	—	2000–2004^[source]

Passengers	—	8^[source]

Main armament	—	ZPT-99 cannon turret ZPL-98A 105mm rifled gun^[source]

Secondary armament	—	HJ-73 C anti-tank missile QJC-88 anti-aircraft machine gun QJT-88 coaxial machine gun^[source]

Suspension	—	Hydropneumatic suspension , retractable suspension units^[source]

Source measurement	—	The Project 212 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle was able to achieve water speed at 28 km/h (15 kn), which is a considerable improvement over a similar type of vehicle like AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV). The United States's cancellation of Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) leaves China the only country to produce a vehicle with such a unique concept. AAV's replacement, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle also lacks high water speed (HWS) capability.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The ZBD-05 is fully amphibious, propelled by two large water jets mounted to the rear side of the hull. In the water, the engine is able to generate 1475 horsepower, and it can switch to land mode with only 550 horsepower. The vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 65 km/h and 30 km/h in the water. It has a maximum cruising range of 500 km and can negotiate a gradient of 60 % and a side slope of 30%. It can cross a vertical obstacle of 0.7 m and a trench of 2m.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Mobility; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) variant, ZBD-05, is built to support infantry and amphibious operations. The 3-man crew consists of the driver positioned front-left of the turret, with commander and gunner occupying the turret. The vehicle features a ZPT-99 30mm cannon turret with a HJ-73 C ATGM rail launcher, capable of penetrating more than 800mm RHA after ERA. The vehicle can carry 7 to 8 (one squad) armed infantry in its passenger compartment at the rear.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Armament; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Assault Vehicle (light tank) variant, ZTD-05, is armed with a fully stabilized ZPL-98A 105mm rifled gun. The ZTD-05 assault vehicle variant has a crew of four, including a loader. The type of APFSDS round fitted on ZTD-05 is the DTC02-105 armor piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot based on BTA-2 105mm APFSDS, capable of penetrating 600mm RHA at 2,000 meters. The rifled gun is also capable of launching laser guided beam-riding missile. The gun is loaded manually with a fire rate of 6 to 8 rounds per minute with 36 rounds ammo reserve. ZTD-05's turret shares a similar layout to the ZTL-11 assault vehicle.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Armament; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Secondary weapons for both variants include a Type 86 7.62mm coaxial-mounted machine gun. ZTD-15 features a QJC-88 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the roof of the turret near the loader.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Armament; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The vehicle has satellite navigation, a fire suppression system, an NBC protection system, and day/night thermal vision, ensuring a high degree of survivability for the crew. The hull is constructed with an aluminum alloy chassis with additional steel glacis plates. Aluminum alloy reduces weight and provides protection against small arms rounds and shell splatter, while the steel plates can stop 12.7mm rounds. The turret is constructed of all-welded steel armor with composite plates, which gives all-around protection against 12.7mm rounds and shell splinters. The front face of the turret is claimed to stop 25mm AP rounds at 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). The upper part of the suspension is protected by armor plates.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Protection; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The assault gun variant, armed with a ZPL98A 105mm low-recoil rifled gun , a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and QJC-88 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun . An improved variant, designated ZLT-05A , with upgraded computer system and digital terminals accessible for driver, gunner, and commander.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The infantry fighting vehicle variant, armed with a ZPT-99 30mm autocannon , a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and HJ-73C anti-tank missiles .^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The armored personnel carrier variant, armed with plate-protected 12.7mm heavy machine gun turret.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Armoured reconnaissance variant, equipped with telescopic mast with electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system, a laser-range finder, and an X-band radar. The variant has 12.7 mm heavy machine gun turret for defense.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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The Project 212 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle was able to achieve water speed at 28 km/h (15 kn), which is a considerable improvement over a similar type of vehicle like AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV). The United States's cancellation of Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) leaves China the only country to produce a vehicle with such a unique concept. AAV's replacement, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle also lacks high water speed (HWS) capability.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The ZBD-05 is fully amphibious, propelled by two large water jets mounted to the rear side of the hull. In the water, the engine is able to generate 1475 horsepower, and it can switch to land mode with only 550 horsepower. The vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 65 km/h and 30 km/h in the water. It has a maximum cruising range of 500 km and can negotiate a gradient of 60 % and a side slope of 30%. It can cross a vertical obstacle of 0.7 m and a trench of 2m.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Mobility; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) variant, ZBD-05, is built to support infantry and amphibious operations. The 3-man crew consists of the driver positioned front-left of the turret, with commander and gunner occupying the turret. The vehicle features a ZPT-99 30mm cannon turret with a HJ-73 C ATGM rail launcher, capable of penetrating more than 800mm RHA after ERA. The vehicle can carry 7 to 8 (one squad) armed infantry in its passenger compartment at the rear.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Armament; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Assault Vehicle (light tank) variant, ZTD-05, is armed with a fully stabilized ZPL-98A 105mm rifled gun. The ZTD-05 assault vehicle variant has a crew of four, including a loader. The type of APFSDS round fitted on ZTD-05 is the DTC02-105 armor piercing fin stabilized discarding sabot based on BTA-2 105mm APFSDS, capable of penetrating 600mm RHA at 2,000 meters. The rifled gun is also capable of launching laser guided beam-riding missile. The gun is loaded manually with a fire rate of 6 to 8 rounds per minute with 36 rounds ammo reserve. ZTD-05's turret shares a similar layout to the ZTL-11 assault vehicle.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Armament; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Secondary weapons for both variants include a Type 86 7.62mm coaxial-mounted machine gun. ZTD-15 features a QJC-88 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the roof of the turret near the loader.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Armament; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The vehicle has satellite navigation, a fire suppression system, an NBC protection system, and day/night thermal vision, ensuring a high degree of survivability for the crew. The hull is constructed with an aluminum alloy chassis with additional steel glacis plates. Aluminum alloy reduces weight and provides protection against small arms rounds and shell splatter, while the steel plates can stop 12.7mm rounds. The turret is constructed of all-welded steel armor with composite plates, which gives all-around protection against 12.7mm rounds and shell splinters. The front face of the turret is claimed to stop 25mm AP rounds at 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). The upper part of the suspension is protected by armor plates.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Design / Protection; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The assault gun variant, armed with a ZPL98A 105mm low-recoil rifled gun , a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and QJC-88 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun . An improved variant, designated ZLT-05A , with upgraded computer system and digital terminals accessible for driver, gunner, and commander.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The infantry fighting vehicle variant, armed with a ZPT-99 30mm autocannon , a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and HJ-73C anti-tank missiles .^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The armored personnel carrier variant, armed with plate-protected 12.7mm heavy machine gun turret.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Armoured reconnaissance variant, equipped with telescopic mast with electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system, a laser-range finder, and an X-band radar. The variant has 12.7 mm heavy machine gun turret for defense.^[source]Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicle · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage