Compared to the Type 63's 8-cylinder air-cooled, turbo-charged diesel KHD BF8L 413F which gave 320 hp, the Type 85 has a new, German-licensed Deutz BF8L 413F 4-stroke air-cooled …

The Type 85 is a tracked armoured fighting vehicle produced by Chinese company Norinco (industrial index: Type YW531H). It is an improved version of the Type 63 armoured personnel …

The Type 85 anti-aircraft artillery (Chinese: 85式23毫米双管高射炮, industrial designation YW-306) is a 23 mm artillery gun used by the People's Liberation Army of China. It is a copied …

The Type 85 was built by Norinco most likely in association with the 201 Institute (now China North Vehicle Research Institute), and inspired by the T-72 as a few ex-Iraqi ones captured by …

The Type 85-I features a thermal sleeve for the main gun and the turret incorporates composite armour. The Type 85-II features an improved fire-control system incorporating a new …

Although referred to as the Type YW 531 H, this vehicle is now normally referred to as the Type 85. Some sources have indicated that the Type 85 may well not be in service with the PLA. It …

The Type 85 self-propelled howitzer uses the basic all-welded steel chassis of the Type 85 APC with a Chinese-produced copy of the Russian 122 mm D-30 towed howitzer mounted in a semi …

2023年8月23日 · Due to the cancellation of the 15-tonnes Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the Royal Thai Army ordered 51 Chinese Type 85 APC in 1987, which were delivered in 1988. This …

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Le véhicule YW 531 H APC ou Type 85 a été développé par la firme NORINCO au même moment que le véhicule YW 534, qui a une forte ressemblance.