Engineering:VP11
The VP11 is a family of mine-protected patrol vehicles, produced by China North Industries (Norinco).[1] The family of vehicles were first introduced at a trade show in Zhuhai, China, in November 2014.[2]
History
The United Arab Emirates indicated interest in placing an order for 150 vehicles at that trade show.[citation needed]
Design
The four-wheeled vehicles are designed with a one-piece armored V-shaped bottom, so that the explosive force of enemy mines will be directed outwards, away from the vehicle's occupants.[2] One model of the family is designed to serve as an armored personnel carrier, carrying seven soldiers, in addition to the vehicle's driver and commander/gunner.
The roof can mount a remote controlled weapon system, capable of controlling an automatic grenade launcher or machine gun.[citation needed] A paramilitary model will mount less-than-lethal weapons.[1]
Operators
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Norinco fleshes out VP11 MRAP family". http://www.janes.com/article/73491/norinco-fleshes-out-vp11-mrap-family.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "United Arab Emirates ordered 150 VP11 4x4 MRAP vehicles to Chinese Defense Company NORINCO 1911141". Army recognition. 2014-11-19. https://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2014_zhuhai_news_coverage_report_uk/united_arab_emirates_ordered_150_vp11_4x4_mrap_vehicles_to_chinese_defense_company_norinco_1911141.html. "The VP11 MRAP was unveiled for the first time to the public during the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition 2014 (AirShow China) which was held in Zhuhai (China) from the 11 to 16 November 2014."
- ↑ https://www.military.africa/2022/09/gabon-military-parades-norinco-vp11-armoured-vehicle/
- ↑ Martin, Guy (2024-08-07). "Ivory Coast parades new weaponry". https://www.defenceweb.co.za/african-news/ivory-coast-parades-new-weaponry/.
- ↑ Africa, Military (30 March 2023). "Mali receives Norinco VP11 MRAP and Lynx CS/VP11 ATV". https://www.military.africa/2023/03/mali-receives-norinco-vp11-mrap-and-lynx-cs-vp11-atv/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0srGy-YWBQKPLb1ecgnJEH4Cbnb_NdfE3zDpYXJnm69CWttjUMwShc2HE_aem_RijgLXt9ipp5ZHubL0rFww.
- ↑ "Burkina Faso Receives New 4x4 CS/VP14 and VP11 MRAP Vehicles from China". 2 July 2024. https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/burkina-faso-receives-new-4x4-cs-vp14-and-vp11-mrap-vehicles-from-china.
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