TA580/TAS5380
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The TAIAN TA580/TAS5380 is a 20-ton 8x8 special heavy duty truck developed and built by Taian Special Vehicle Manufactory and used by the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China as a transport/Transporter erector launcher
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![]() HQ-9 portable launcher during China's 60th anniversary parade in 2009.
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Type | 8×8 heavy tactical truck |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
Used by | PLA Army |
Production history | |
Designer | Taian Special Vehicle Company |
Manufacturer | Taian Special Vehicle Company |
Specifications | |
Weight | 18 t (empty) |
Length | 11m |
Width | 3m |
Height | 3m |
Crew | 1+5 |
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Engine | Deutz turbocharged diesel 517 hp (386 kW) |
Payload capacity | rated at 20 tons |
Operational
range |
800 km (497 mi) loaded |
Speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |