AArmoured vehicles
Praga V3S
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AArmoured vehicles
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Praga V3Slarger figure on 1 of 2
WZ-523larger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source6.91 m (272 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Praga V3S | WZ-523 |
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| Manufacturer | Praga[source] | NORINCO[source] |
| Production | 1953–1964 (Praga) 1964–1988 (Avia) 1986–1990 (BAZ)[source] | — |
| Layout | 6×6[source] | — |
| Engine | 7.4L Tatra 912-1 I6 diesel[source] | — |
| Transmission | 4-step[source] | — |
| Curb weight | 5,470–8,650 kg (12,059–19,070 lb) |
6.02 m (19 ft 9 in)[source]
+ 10 passengers
Single source2 + 10 passengers[source]
Maximum; road speed
Single sourceMaximum; water speed
Single source85 km/h (53 mph) (road speed) 7 km/h (4.3 mph) (water speed)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source600 km (370 mi)[source]
Water-cooled petrol engine
Single sourceWater-cooled petrol engine 123 kilowatts (165 hp)[source]
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| Country of origin | Czechoslovakia[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 11, cell 3; revision 1375987027; retrieved 2026-09-30 | — |
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| Type | — | Armored personnel carrier[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | People's Republic of China[source] |
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| In service | — | 1984–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Operators[source] |
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| Armor | — | welded steel 20 mm front 14 mm sides 6 mm rear[source] |
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| Main armament | — | 12.7 mm heavy machine gun[source] |
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| Suspension | — | Wheeled 6x6[source] |
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