The new Chinese VN12 tracked armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle IFV at AirShow China 2014 1711141

The VN12 tracked armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is newly developed by NORINCO on the basis of decades of rich experiences and significant domestic technology improvement.

The VN12 IFV is designed to transport seven armed soldiers and can provide fire support to dismounted troops. The VN12 is fitted with a two-man turret armed with one 30mm automatic cannon, one 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and two launchers for the Red Arrow 73D ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile), one on each side of the turret. Its highly effective weapon system can destroy moving or stationary targets such as tanks, armoured vehicles, fortified structure and effective targets under all-weather while the platform is stationary or moving. Six smoke grenade dischargers are mounted at the front on each side of the turret.

The VN12 IFV features high mobility and full-amphibious capability. With applique armour on the turret and hull, as well as collective NBC protection system and fire extinguishing/explosion suppression system, higher-level battlefield survivability can be achieved.

The VN12 is equipped with a high-power engine to provide superior mobility and integral-lifting powerpack for easy maintenance.

By adopting advanced integrated electronic system with various sensors, the VN12 IFV has all-weather engagement, laser-warning, positioning and navigation and battlefield command capabilities. With this new combat vehicle, the Chinese defense industry provides one of the most capable and powerful IFVs to satisfy current and future needs in military operations.