VN-4
| VN-4 | |
|---|---|
 NORINCO VN-4 4x4s in Caracas, Venezuela on 5 March 2014 during the commemoration of Hugo Chavez's death. | |
| Type | Armoured Personnel Carrier |
| Place of origin |  China |
| Service history | |
| Used by |  Venezuela |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 5.4 m |
| Width | 2.4 m |
| Height | 2.05 m |
| Crew | 2 drivers + 8 soldiers |
Main armament | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm heavy machine gun |
Secondary armament | 3 smoke grenade dischargers |
| Engine | 6 cylinder in-line, water cooled, turbocharged diesel engine |
| Power/weight | 24.5 |
| Suspension | wheels, 4 x 4 |
Operational range | 700 km |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h |
The NORINCO VN-4 is a multi-role light armoured personnel carrier that can used for police forces, armored troops, peacekeeping and anti-terrorism.
Development
The VN-4 is produced in China and is manufactured by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).
Description
The VN-4 is a light armored vehicle that can be outfitted for certain scenarios. It is very mobile with a top speed of 115 km/h and has independent suspension for rough terrain. The armor is welded shut and primarily provides protection from small arms fire and splinters from explosives.
Features
- Air conditioning is provided to occupants from vents on the roof.
- Communication systems
- CTIS (central tyre inflation system)
- GPS
- Night vision driving capability
- Video Surveillance Systems[1][2]
Service history
2014 Venezuelan protests
In the beginning of 2014, 191 VN-4s existed in Venezuela.[3][4] In 2014, during the 2014 Venezuelan protests, the Venezuelan government order 300 additional VN-4 vehicles.[5] The VN-4 was used by the Bolivarian National Guard during the 2014 protests against demonstrators who opposed the government of President Nicolas Maduro.[2]
Operators
Venezuela (National Guard of Venezuela)
Kenya (National Police Service -GSU Unit) http://africanspotlight.com/2016/02/01/photos-uhuru-commissions-armoured-personnel-carriers-for-kenya-police/
See also
- List of modern armoured fighting vehicles
- SWAT vehicle (used by armed police)
References
- ^ "VN4 4x4 light armoured vehicle". Army Recognition. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Chinese systems get 'combat experience' in Venezuela". IHS Jane's. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ National Guard of Venezuela will receive more Chinese-made Norinco VN4 vehicles - Armyrecognition.com, March 12, 2013
- ^ Venezuela; National Guard incepts new batch of Chinese armored 4 × 4 - Dmilt.com, April 14, 2013
- ^ "Venezuela will buy 300 new anti-riot vehicles". Army Recognition. Retrieved 29 August 2014.