PROBABLE SERIES PRODUCTION OF NEW ARMORED RECOVERY VEHICLE AT HARBIN, CHINA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP84T00171R000100220001-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 24, 2012
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: June 1, 1983
• Content Type: REPORT

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when 20 unidentified chassis were observed. On imagery of 26 chassis were
confirmed as Type 59. (S/WN)
PROBABLE SERIES PRODUCTION OF
NEW ARMORED RECOVERY VEHICLE AT HARBIN, CHINA (S)
2. Development of the new ARV has been underway at the lant since at least
1. A new armored recovery vehicle (ARV) is probably in series production at Harbin Tank
Production and Rebuild Plant 674 China. Two externally complete models of the
new ARV were seen for the first time on imagery of Figure 1). The new ARV
probably consists of a Type 59 tank chassis with a large boom crane mounted on the right front of
the vehicle. The only other distinguishing feature is a cupola mounted on top. (S/WN)
Imagery Analyst's Comments
3. The new ARV will be a much-needed addition to the Chinese armored support capabil-
ity. In conjunction with the older Type 59 ARV, which serves as a workshop vehicle, the new ARV
will enable repair teams to carry out heavy maintenance under battlefield conditions. (S/WN)
All applicable satellite imagery acquired from
preparation of this report. (S/WN)
Comments and queries regarding this report are welcome. Th
]East Asian Forces Division, Imagery Exploitation Group, NPIC,
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