VN-4

VN-4

NORINCO VN-4 4x4s in Caracas, Venezuela on 5 March 2014 during the commemoration of Hugo Chavez's death.
Type Armoured Personnel Carrier
Place of origin  China
Service history
Used by Operators
Production history
Manufacturer Chongqing Tiema Industries Corporation
Specifications
Length 5.4 m
Width 2.4 m
Height 2.05 m
Crew 2 drivers + 8 soldiers
Main
armament
 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary
armament
 3 smoke grenade dischargers
Engine 6 cylinder in-line, water cooled, turbocharged diesel engine
Power/weight 24.5
Suspension wheels, 4 x 4
Operational
range
 700 km
Speed 115 km/h

The VN-4 is a multi-role light armoured personnel carrier that can used for police forces, armored troops, peacekeeping and anti-terrorism.

Development

The VN-4 is produced in China and is manufactured by Chongqing Tiema Industries Corporation, a China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) company.

Description

The VN-4 is a light armored vehicle that can be outfitted for certain scenarios. It is very mobile with a top speed of 115 km/h and has independent suspension for rough terrain. The armor is welded shut and primarily provides protection from small arms fire and splinters from explosives.

Features

Service history

2014 Venezuelan protests

Group of VN-4s belonging to the National Guard of Venezuela during the 2014 Venezuelan protests.
A parked VN-4 belonging to the Venezuelan National Guard.

In the beginning of 2014, 191 VN-4s existed in Venezuela.[3][4] In 2014, during the 2014 Venezuelan protests, the Venezuelan government order 300 additional VN-4 vehicles.[5] The VN-4 was used by the Bolivarian National Guard during the 2014 protests against demonstrators who opposed the government of President Nicolas Maduro.[2]

Operators

See also

References

  1. ↑ "VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle". Army Recognition. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Chinese systems get 'combat experience' in Venezuela". IHS Jane's. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  3. ↑ National Guard of Venezuela will receive more Chinese-made Norinco VN4 vehicles - Armyrecognition.com, March 12, 2013
  4. ↑ Venezuela; National Guard incepts new batch of Chinese armored 4 × 4 - Dmilt.com, April 14, 2013
  5. ↑ "Venezuela will buy 300 new anti-riot vehicles". Army Recognition. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Fisher Jr, Richard D. "Kenya receives 30 Norinco VN4 armoured vehicles". Jane's Information Group. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

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