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| XCB-01 | |
|---|---|
 XCB-01 displayed at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 | |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) |
| Place of origin |  Vietnam |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Vietnam |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Vietnam National Defense Industry Agency |
| Designed | 2021–present |
| Manufacturer | Factory Z 189 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14.85 tons |
| Length | 6.95 m |
| Width | 3.25 m |
| Height | 2.14 m |
| Crew | 3 + 8 infantry soldiers |
Main armament | 73 mm 2A28 Grom cannon (40 rounds)[1] ATGM 9S428 launcher for 9M14 Malyutka (4 + 1 missiles)[1][2] |
Secondary armament | Coaxial PK 7.62 mm machine gun (2,000 rounds) 12.7 mm NSV heavy machine gun (200 rounds) mounted above the commander’s position |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine 321 hp (240 kW) |
| Power/weight | 21.7 hp/ton |
| Suspension | Torsion bar system with 6 pairs of road wheels |
| Ground clearance | 370 mm |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h (on-road) 45 km/h (off-road) 7–8 km/h (in water) |
The **XCB-01** (Vietnamese abbreviation: *Infantry Fighting Vehicle-01*) is an infantry fighting vehicle developed and manufactured by the Vietnam National Defense Industry Agency, first unveiled in 2022[3]. It is Vietnam's first domestically developed tracked armored vehicle. Its design is reminiscent of the Soviet BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle but features larger dimensions.
Technical and Tactical Features
[edit]Mobility
[edit]The XCB-01 has a power-to-weight ratio comparable to the BMP-1 (21.7 hp/ton vs. 22.7 hp/ton). Its suspension system is nearly identical to the BMP-1, utilizing six road wheels on each side[4]. Consequently, its mobility closely matches that of the BMP-1. The XCB-01 reaches speeds of approximately 65 km/h on roads, 45 km/h off-road[5], and 7 km/h in water without prior preparation[6]. The vehicle can climb vertical obstacles up to 0.7 m, cross trenches 2.5 m wide, and tackle slopes of up to 30 degrees.
Protection
[edit]Specific details regarding the XCB-01’s armor thickness are unavailable. However, its heavier weight (14.85 tons compared to the BMP-1’s 13.2 tons) suggests slightly thicker armor. The XCB-01 also features 125 mm thick track guards, enhancing track protection. Like the BMP-1, the XCB-01’s frontal armor can withstand direct hits from 23 mm cannons or 12.7 mm rounds at distances of 500 m or more. Its side armor protects against 7.62×51 mm NATO rounds at close range.
Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) protection systems and a Laser Warning Receiver (LWR). When targeted by laser-guided systems, the LWR automatically deploys smoke grenades from both sides of the turret to obstruct enemy vision.
Firepower
[edit]The XCB-01’s primary armament mirrors the BMP-1, featuring a 73 mm P-73-01 (HT-73-01) cannon for engaging vehicles, fortifications, and personnel up to 700 m. It uses CTVN-18 anti-tank missiles, similar to the 9M14 Malyutka, which have an effective range of 500–3,000 m[7]. Compared to the BMP-1, the XCB-01 offers superior target acquisition in all weather conditions, thanks to the 1PN22VN1 multi-channel sight developed by the Vietnam National Agency for Technology Application and Development in 2020. This advanced sight features day optics, a laser rangefinder, thermal imaging, and CCD camera, enabling target detection up to 2,000 m[8].
For secondary armament, the XCB-01 includes a coaxial PKT 7.62 mm machine gun and a 12.7 mm NSV heavy machine gun mounted on the roof. Infantry onboard can also fire personal weapons through firing ports on both sides of the vehicle.
Operational History
[edit]The XCB-01 debuted during the 30th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) in November 2022 at the Mieu Mon Training Center, Hanoi. Subsequently, footage of the vehicle undergoing amphibious trials surfaced on Vietnamese social media. In 2023, the XCB-01 participated in a live-fire drill codenamed "DT-23," conducted by the 12th Corps on December 23[9]. The vehicle was later showcased at the Vietnam Military Conference in late December 2023[10].
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Malyshev S. (2002) (in Russian). Tanks in Russia. Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty BMP-1 (1964-2000). Russian Motor Books. ISBN 5-09-873406-4.
- ^ Chris Foss. Jane's Armour and Artillery 2005-2006. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-7106-2686-X.
- ^ "Xe chiến đấu bộ binh XCB-01 tại Triển lãm Quốc phòng Quốc tế Việt Nam". https://www.qdnd.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Authors from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering - Military Technical Academy; Institute of Technology - National Defense Industry Agency; Z153 Factory - General Department of Technical Affairs (August 2023). "Research on suspension systems for tracked armored vehicles". Journal of Engineering and Equipment. Issue 275 – via Vietnam Defence.
{{cite journal}}:|volume=has extra text (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "VietnamNet". VietnamNet News (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ XCB-01 Infantry Fighting Vehicle tested in water (in Vietnamese), retrieved 2024-01-12
- ^ Zaloga, Steve (1994). BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–1994. Osprey. ISBN 978-1-85532-433-6.
- ^ "Development of Periscope-Type Electro-Optical Sight Systems". NACENTECH. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Prime Minister Attends Live-Fire Tactical Drill by 12th Corps". Thanh Nien News. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Ministry of Defense to Display Advanced Radar Systems and Vehicles at Military Conference". Bao Quan Doi Nhan Dan. Retrieved 2024-01-12.