composite plates, which gives all-around protection against 12.7mm rounds and shell splinters. The front face of the turret is claimed to stop 25mm AP round at . The upper part of the suspension is protected by armor plates. Both ZBD-05 and ZTD-05 are fitted with laser warning receivers, which are connected to 2 sets of 4-barrel smoke grenade launchers. The storage area around the aft section double as slat armor. Deployment Type 05 amphibious fighting vehicles are deployed by People's Liberation Army Ground Force amphibious assault brigades and People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps. Variants Type 05 (ZTD-05 or ZLT-05) Amphibious Assault Vehicle () The assault gun variant, armed with a ZPL98A 105mm low-recoil rifled gun, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and QJC-88 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun. An improved variant, designated ZLT-05A, with upgraded computer system and digital terminals accessible for driver, gunner, and commander. Type 05 (ZBD-05) Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle () The infantry fighting vehicle variant, armed with a ZPT-99 30mm autocannon, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and HJ-73C anti-tank missiles. Type 05 (ZSD-05) Amphibious Armored Personal Carrier () The armored personal carrier variant, armed with plate-protected 12.7mm heavy machine gun turret. Type 05 Amphibious Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle () The Armoured reconnaissance variant, equipped with telescopic mast with electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system, a laser-range finder, and an X-band radar. The variant has 12.7 mm heavy machine gun turret for defense. Type 05 Amphibious Armored Command Vehicle () The mobile command and control variant, equipped with field communication and battle management system. Type 05 Amphibious Armored Recovery Vehicle () The armoured recovery vehicle variant, equipped with a crane, hydraulic winch for emergency vehicle recovery. Additional handrail is installed on the top for ease of operation in the water. Type 05 Assault Breach Vehicle () The mine clearance assaults vehicle variants. It is equipped with mine plow, mine detection device, and rocket-projected mine clearing line charge (MICLIC). Type 05 Amphibious Armored Ambulance () Armored ambulance variant based on Type 05 command vehicle chassis, providing frontline medical support and evacuation. The armored ambulance features emergency ventilator, air conditioning, monitoring, and shock-absorbing double bunk beds. VN16 Modified export variants of the ZTD-05. VN18 Modified export variants of the ZBD-05. VS25 Modified export variants of the Type 05 Amphibious Armored Recovery Vehicle. Operators People's Liberation Army Ground Force: 1,150+ units in service as of 2021. 900 units of ZBD-05; 250 units of