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Humvee clone manufacturing in China

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A Dongfeng (lit. "Eastwind") EQ2050 at the Manila International Auto Show 2013.

There are at least three Chinese automobile manufacturers building Humvee clones. One of these, the Dongfeng "Hanma" rely on imported U.S. made parts including Hummer H1 chassis and GM V8 6.5L diesel engines.[1] Currently, these companies have the capability of making indigenous parts for these Humvee-like vehicles.

Variants

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Dongfeng EQ2050

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Main article: Dongfeng EQ2050

The Dongfeng EQ2050[a] is a Chinese-made armored vehicle based on the Humvee, manufactured for government use by the Dongfeng Motor Group. It is known to be sold by the company for 700,000 Yuan ($93,000).[2] The vehicle was created after People's Liberation Army (PLA) officials saw the Humvee deployed in the Gulf War. While it is used in the PLA, it has also been exported to friendly countries for military use. The EQ2050 is largely being replaced in its role by the newer Dongfeng Mengshi class of vehicles.

Shenyang Aircraft Corporation SFQ2040

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In 2002, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) revealed its own Humvee clone known as Shenfei SFQ2040 LieYing (Falcon).[3][4][5] The missile system, mounted on an SAC SFQ2040, is similar to the U.S. Army HMMWV-mounted Avenger air defense system.[6] SAC also emphasizes the low cost of its SFQ2040 with the price being one-third of the U.S.-made Humvee due to the use of aluminum in its construction.[7] A few working prototypes were made from 2002 to 2003.[7] At least 38-40 vehicles were reported to be made.[8] Picture here

Unlike the steel body EQ2050, the SAC SFQ2040 has an aluminum alloy body, making it much lighter than the former.[7] It uses a Cummins 4BTAA-92 turbodiesel engine.[7] SAC lost out to DFM, which resulted in an attempt to create a civilian version of the SFQ2040, but it never went into production.[7] Both vehicles have limited armor protection against small caliber weapons. The vehicles can be fitted with additional equipment such as air conditioning, GPS, night vision equipment, vehicle-mounted radio, electric winch, and multipurpose weapon mount.

Xiaolong XL2060

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A third Humvee clone is the XL2060L Fierce Dragon from Xiaolong Automotive Technologies Co., Ltd. [9][10] XAT publicly rolled out the vehicles from its production lines in October 2008.[11] Trials were conducted by the PLA in remote areas such as Tibet,[12] followed by tests in the deserts of Dubai.[13]

The XL2060L was on display at the Second Beijing International Disaster Emergency Response technology and equipment exhibition.[14]

The XL2060L was influenced by the Humvee and the Unimog.[11] It uses a Steyr diesel engine and its cost ranges from US$87,000 - $146,000.[15] Production is based from the Longyan Economic Development Zone High-tech Park in Longyan City.[16] Mass production started in early 2012.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Hummer-Inspired Chinese Trucks (1): Dongfeng "Hanma" (EQ-2050, 2058)". China Auto Web. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  2. ^ "Chinese". Gasgoo.
  3. ^ "EQ2050 1.5t High Mobility Utility Vehicle". Sino Defence. March 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  4. ^ "EQ2050 Light Utility Vehicle". Sino Defence. February 13, 2009. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  5. ^ "Mengshi EQ2050" (in English and French). Maquetland. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  6. ^ James Dunnigan (May 18, 2005). "China Clones the American Avenger". Strategy Page. Archived from the original on November 15, 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c d e Tycho de Feijter (May 18, 2011). "SAC Falcon, the other 'Hummer' from China". Archived from the original on July 27, 2012.
  8. ^ "Shenfei SFQ2040 Off-road vehicle (#94) Made In China". auto-che.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Xiaolong XL2060L - the civilian version hits the market? | Autochiny". Autochiny.pl. February 5, 2012. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  10. ^ "Keep the Children at Home: a civilian Xiaolong XL2060L from China | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News". CarNewsChina.com. February 4, 2012. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Hummer-Inspired Chinese Trucks (2): Xiao Long XL2060L". China Auto Web. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  12. ^ Tycho de Feyter (July 10, 2010). "Meet the Monster: Xiaolong XL2060L". Car News China. Archived from the original on February 23, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  13. ^ a b "人民网 国产"枭龙"越野车将量产 性能或超悍马_武汉枭龙汽车技术有限公司". www.xiaolongauto.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  14. ^ "2011 Beijing International Police Equipment Exhibition_Xiao Long Auto". en.xiaolongauto.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  15. ^ Insider, The Auto. "Xiao Long Auto 2060L Gives China Another Hummer". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  16. ^ "龙岩将生产越野车 - 社会 - 东南网". ly.fjsen.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  1. ^ Newer version known as Dongfeng Mengshi (东风猛士)[1]
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