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] The United Arab Emirates indicated interest in placing an order for 150 vehicles at that trade show.[citation needed]
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. Its roof will 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]
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."
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