VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle
 
 
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Description
The VN4 is a 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicle designed and manufactured in China by the Chinese Defense Company Norinco. The VN4 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle is a multi-role light armoured vehicle platform that can be used by fast reaction forces, armoured troops, police forces and also for peacekeeping and anti-terrorism missions. The VN can be equipped with different armaments for a full range of combat applications.
 
Variants
- The VN4 may be suitable to be used for a full range of missions.
 
Technical Data
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Armament
The VN4 is fitted with an open-roof small turret mounted at front top hull armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. Three smoke grenade dischargers are mounted on each side of the turret.
Design and protection
The layout of the VN4 is standard with the engine at the front, the crew in the middle and the troop's compartment at the rear. The hull of the VN4 is made in all-welded steel armour plates which provides a protection for the crew against firing of small arms and shell splinters. On entry door is available on each side at the front of the hull and one large door at the rear. Two small bulletproof windows are fitted on each side of the hull with firing port.
Propulsion
The VN4 is motorized with a 6 cylinder in-line, water cooled, turbocharged diesel engine developing 173 kW at 2,500 rpm. The VN4 can run at a maximum road speed of 115 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 700 km. The vehicle can climb a gradient of 30° and cross a trench of 0.8 m. The vehicle uses an independent suspension which provides strong cross-country capability.
Accessories
Standard equipment of the VN4 includes air conditioning but in option the vehicle can be equipped with communication system, central tyre inflation system, driver night vision, GPS and NBC protection system.
 
Specifications
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Armament
One 12.7mm machine gun
Country users
China, Venezuela
Designer Country
China
Accessories
Air-conditioning,communication equipment, central tyre inflation system, night vision, GPS and NBC protection system.
Crew
2 + 8 soldiers
Armor
Protection small arms firing and shell splinters
Combat Weight
9,000 kg
Speed
115 km/h maximum road speed
Range
700 km
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Dimensions
Length: 5.4 m; Width: 2.4 m; Height: 2.05 m
 
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VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle system technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle system technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
   
VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle system technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle system technical data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification air defense system China army industry military technology Norinco
 
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