VN-1
VN-1
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
VN-1
Designation
VN-1
Alternate Designation
VN1, VS27
Equipment Type
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2019
Description
The NORINCO VN-1 is an advanced 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) derived from the ZBD09 armored vehicle deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The amphibious vehicle is equipped with water jets and features a roof-mounted unmanned turret with a 30mm cannon along with a 7.62mm machine gun. The VS27 is an armored recovery vehicle variant intended to support the VN-1 8x8 armored vehicle. The Royal Thai Army (RTA) placed a firm order for 38 VN-1 armored vehicles and VS27 recovery vehicles in 2017 and a second batch for another 41 vehicles ordered in 2019. Thailand took delivery of the first VN-1 in December 2019.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Troop Capacity
8
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
800.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status
Active
Also Known As
VN1, VS27
Origin
China
Contractor
NORINCO
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
December 2019
Total Production
79
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Troops
8
Wheel Drive
8
Wheels
8
Dimensions — Height
2.1 meter
Dimensions — Length
8 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
30 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
3 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
21,000 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
800 kilometer
Power — Power
340 kW
Speed — Top Speed
100 kph
Speed — Top Swimming Speed
8 kph
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003978
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8 m
Width
3 m
Height
2.1 m
Weight
21000 kg
Operators (4)
Gabon
Nigeria
Thailand
Venezuela
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