Designation:

VN2A / Type 92

Info
Manufacturer: NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC  
Product type: Armoured Vehicles  
Name: Wheeled armoured personnel carrier  

The redesigned ZSL-92 or Type 92 solved the problems of its predecessor Type 90 and was first revealed to the public in 1986, and entered Chinese service on larger scale than its predecessor. Just like Type 90, Type 92 is also used as a common chassis for many different weaponry platforms, such as command vehicle, ATGW carrier, self-propelled AAA, and ambulance. Additionally, the canceled 4 x 4 and 8 x 8 versions were realized in Type 92 program. The industrial designation VN2A is also used for the export version of Type 92, following earlier practice. The chassis of Type 92 comes in three variations:

  • the 4X4 APC looks like the VAB, used mostly by the Chinese police, but also used as self propelled SAM chassis.

  • the 6X6 APC or MICV. This was the baseline and also the first of the series.

  • the 8x8 variant

Specifications:
Property Value
Number of drive wheels
6
Number of wheels
6
Crew
3
Troops
9
Weight (kg)
16500
Max. road speed (km/h)
100




   
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VN2A / Type 92
VN2A / Type 92
VN2A / Type 92
VN2A / Type 92