China Jing AN Import & Export Corp is now offering for export two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that can be armed or offered in a normal troop transport role, according to Wang Zhiyuan, project manager for the company.
The largest of these is the CS/VP4 8×8 that, when being used in the troop transport role, can carry five dismounts and the driver. A rollover protection system (ROPS) is fitted as standard and can include a tarpaulin cover if required. The CS/VP4 host a variety of machine guns (MGs), automatic grenade launchers (AGLs), and anti-tank guided weapons (ATGWs), depending on user requirements.
A scale model of the CS/VP4 8×8 ATV with a Gatling MG and Red Arrow 73 series ATGM on a launcher rail. (Christopher F Foss)
The MG and AGL could be mounted to the right of the driver to cover the frontal arc or mounted on top of the ROPS to provide suppressive fire through a full 360°.
Another alternative would be to install a China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) Red Arrow 8/9 series ATGW on a pintle mount above the ROPS, or the older NORINCO Red Arrow 73 series ATGW on a launch rail on the rear load area and firing forwards.
The CS/VP4 features skid steering, enabling it to pivot turn. China AN Import & Export Corporation said its unloaded weight is 1.75 tonnes, payload is 1.10 tonnes, and it can tow a trailer or weapon weighing up to 1.5 tonnes.
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