VN21 Chinese 4x4 Protected Mobility Vehicle
VN21
Protected Mobility Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
VN21 Chinese 4x4 Protected Mobility Vehicle
Designation
VN21
Alternate Designation
VN21
Equipment Type
Protected Mobility Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The VN21 Chinese 4x4 Protected Mobility Vehicle is available in a base 4×4 variant and can be equipped with a variety of weaponry or can remain unarmed. The vehicle is typical in design; it features a front-engined layout, four-wheel drive, a driver and commander, and accommodates infantry in the rear. The vehicle is likely marketed for use in various environments and is advertised not only to military forces but also to internal security and police forces. As such, it can be equipped with multiple machine systems, provided the vehicle can meet power, weight, and size requirements. The vehicle is typically equipped with radio communication systems and antennas.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
System
Alternative Designation
VN21
Type
Protected Mobility Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2+2/2+3 (The number of troops that can be seated in the rear is unknown, but it is thought to be between two and three).
Payload Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Length
8.6 m
Width
1.57 m
Height
3.24 m
Weight, Combat
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Note
Mobility information is not confirmed by any known source, but the system is thought to have typically mobility characteristics relative to other comparable vehicles in its class. The wheel hubs indicate the presence of systems like a central tire inflation system (CTIS), typical for a modern vehicle of this type.
Main Weapon System
Note
The armament packages offered are not confirmed, but it can be assumed that the customer decides upon the VN21's specific armament choice. The vehicle is capable of supporting basic manually operated turrets or remotely operated weapon systems (ROWS). The car can range from being unarmed to carrying a Hongjian-9A anti-tank guided missile launching system. This includes a platform that can be raised for firing and lowered for transport, equipped with up to eight missiles, separated into two groups of four. The absence of fire ports from the little publicly available imagery online hints that the crew cannot provide small arms fire from within armored protection.
Protection
Armor
The vehicle is protected to varying degrees from all angles, which likely includes the vehicle's floor. The car is protected, including the main cabin body and the glass used for the windscreen and side windows.
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Note
https://x.com/Defence_IDA/status/1597593119583010816/photo/1; https://armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-land-defense/land-defense-2018/analysis-norinco-light-vehicles-displayed-at-zhuhai-airshow-2018; https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/china-unveils-russian-kornet-d-inspired-4x4-anti-tank-vehicle-with-chinese-hj-9a-missiles; https://armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-land-defense/land-defense-2018/analysis-norinco-light-vehicles-displayed-at-zhuhai-airshow-2018
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.6 m
Width
1.57 m
Height
3.24 m
Weight
—
Operators (2)
China
Mauritania
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