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
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

Service history

2014 Venezuelan protests

Group of VN-4s belonging to the National Guard of Venezuela during the 2014 Venezuelan protests.
A parked VN-4 belonging to the Venezuelan National Guard.

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

See also

References

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