TA580/TAS5380
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
| TA580 / TAS5380 | |
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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 | |
| Mass | 18 t (empty) |
| Length | 11m |
| Width | 3m |
| Height | 3m |
| Crew | 1+5 |
| Engine | Deutz turbocharged diesel 517 hp (386 kW) |
| Payload capacity | rated at 20 tons |
| Suspension | Holland ADS-240 air (front); Holland AD-246 air (rear) |
Operational range | 800 km (497 mi) loaded |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |