Designation:

VP8

Info
Manufacturer: NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC  
Product type: Armoured Vehicles  
Name: Reconnaissance Vehicle  

The VP8 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle is based on a technically mature cross-country military vehicle chassis. The vehicle is equipped with weapon, air-conditioning, communications and fire extinguishing systems and its hull is protected by armour steel. It is mainly intended for local wars including anti-riot, anti-terrorism, peacekeeping operations and urban warfare to safeguard internal security.

Specifications:
Property Value
Number of wheels
4
Number of drive wheels
4
Crew
2
Troops
10
Weight (kg)
9000
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
17.9
Engine power output (h.p.)
161
Length (mm)
6500
Width (mm)
2400
Height (mm)
2500
Ground clearance (mm)
305
Max. road speed (km/h)
100
Max. road range (km)
800
Gradient (%)
60
Side slope (%)
30
Vertical obstacle (mm)
500
Fording depth (mm)
800
Main weapon caliber (mm)
12.7




   
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