Engineering:VP22
The VP22 is a family of armored, MRAP transport and patrol all-terrain vehicles, manufactured by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco). It is the 6x6 derivation of the BeiBen Truck Kaijia 8x8 MRAP vehicle (Chinese: 铠甲 8x8; pinyin: Kǎi jiǎ; literally: 'armor'). The intended role for VP22 is to operate in high threat areas that requires mine protection capability. It can transport troops and cargo in the armored cabin. The VP22 has a modular design. Several mission modules can be fitted onto the chassis, including troop transport, command post, and armored ambulance.[1]
History
The VP22 MRAP truck is based on BeiBen Kaijia 8x8 MRAP transport truck, which is revealed at Zhuhai Airshow in 2016.[2] The 8x8 variant is designated as VP23, while the 6x6 variant receives designation of VP22.[3] The vehicle has armor protection for crew and critical components.[4]
In March 2020, Chinese state media shows footage of VP22 MRAP operated alongside People's Liberation Army Ground Force infantry in an off-road terrain environment.[5]
Design
VP22 is derived from the BeiBen Kaijia heavy-duty high-mobility tactical truck, which is powered by a 323 kW (439 hp) diesel engine with an automatic transmission.[4]
Armor of the VP22 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shrapnel. This vehicle features a V-shaped hull and provides protection against mine blast and improvised explosive device (IED).
Variants
- VP22
- 6x6 chassis variant. In service with People's Liberation Army.
- VP23
- 8x8 chassis variant.
Operators
People's Republic of China
- People's Liberation Army Ground Force
References
- ↑ "VP22". http://www.military-today.com/apc/vp22.htm.
- ↑ "Beiben Kaijia new 8x8 heavy tactical armoured truck personnel carrier at AirShow China 2016 10511161". 5 November 2016. https://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2016_online_show_daily_news_coverage/beiben_kaijia_new_8x8_heavy_tactical_armoured_truck_personnel_carrier_at_airshow_china_2016_10511161.html.
- ↑ "北奔重卡炫酷亮相第二届装甲与反装甲日" (in Chinese). 16 August 2017. https://www.sohu.com/a/165490665_370178.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ju, Juan (24 March 2020). "Update: Norinco's VP22 armoured transport vehicle possibly in PLA service". https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-norincos-vp22-armoured-transport-vehicle-possibly-in-pla-service.
- ↑ "New VP22 armored personnel carrier truck in service with Chinese army". 24 March 2020. https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/new_vp22_armored_personnel_carrier_truck_in_service_with_chinese_army.html.
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