{"product_id":"rubicon-models-vietnam-chinese-type-63","title":"Rubicon Models Vietnam - Chinese Type 63","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Type 63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmoured Personnel Carrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an amphibious armoured personnel carrier developed by China to serve the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople’s Liberation Army\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(PLA). It was designed as a versatile vehicle capable of transporting troops and providing fire support. The Type 63 features a rotating turret that is armed with a 7.62mm machine gun, allowing it to engage infantry and light vehicles. The hull of the vehicle is constructed with welded steel plates, providing moderate protection against small arms fire and shell fragments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe amphibious capability of the Type 63 is one of its key features, enabling the vehicle to traverse rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, enhancing its mobility in diverse environments. The APC is powered by a diesel engine, which provides good mobility both on land and in the water. The vehicle has a crew of two and can transport up to 10 fully equipped soldiers, making it an effective troop carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe export variant of the Type 63, known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYW531C\u003c\/b\u003e, retains the basic design and functionality of the original model but can be customized to meet the specific requirements of international customers. The armament of the YW531C can be upgraded, with the option to install heavier machine guns, such as 12.7mm or 14.5mm, to increase the vehicle’s firepower. Additionally, the level of armour protection can be enhanced through the addition of composite or appliqué armour, providing increased protection for the crew and passengers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe export variant can also be equipped with various communication systems and other specialized equipment, tailored to the needs of the customer. Depending on the specific requirements, further modifications can be made to the YW531C, such as changes to the seating arrangement or troop compartment layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOverall, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand its export variant, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYW531C\u003c\/b\u003e, are versatile amphibious armoured personnel carriers that have served the PLA and been exported to various countries around the world. The combination of their amphibious capabilities, firepower, and customizable features make them valuable assets for military and security operations.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eApproximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e8,000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall types and variants were produced. It has seen action in different conflicts including the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSino-Vietnamese War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIran–Iraq War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGulf War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Option to build either the standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYW531C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexport version\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- All hatches can be in open or closed position\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Front hull trim board can be stowed or raised\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.7mm machine gun included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Driver \u0026amp; gunner included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48604755165407,"sku":"RUV280137","price":62.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1191\/7023\/files\/280137_Chinese_Type_63_APC.webp?v=1773790598","url":"https:\/\/darkcastleterrain.com\/products\/rubicon-models-vietnam-chinese-type-63","provider":"Dark Castle Terrain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}