VN-4

VN-4
VN-4s in Caracas, Venezuela on 5 March 2014 during the commemoration of Hugo Chavez's death
TypeArmoured Personnel Carrier
Place of origin China
Service history
Used byOperators
Production history
ManufacturerChongqing Tiema Industries Corporation
Produced2009-Present
Specifications
Mass9,000 kg (combat)
Length5.4 m
Width2.4 m
Height2.05 m
Crew2 drivers + 8 soldiers

Main
armament
7.62 mm or 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary
armament
3 smoke grenade dischargers
Engine6 cylinder in-line, water cooled, turbocharged diesel engine
Power/weight24.5
Drive4 x 4
Operational
range
700 km
Maximum speed 115 km/h

The VN-4, nicknamed the "Rhinoceros", is a multi-role light armoured personnel carrier that can be used for police forces, armored troops, peacekeeping and anti-terrorism.

Development

The VN-4 was unveiled in 2009 and is produced in China by Chongqing Tiema Industries Corporation, a China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) company.

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

Service history

Crisis in Bolivarian Venezuela

In the beginning of 2014, 191 VN-4s existed in Venezuela. In 2014, during the 2014 Venezuelan protests, the Venezuelan government ordered 300 additional VN-4 vehicles. The VN-4 was heavily relied upon by the Bolivarian National Guard during the crisis in Bolivarian Venezuela against demonstrators who opposed the government of President Nicolas Maduro. As demonstrations strengthened during the 2017 Venezuelan protests, President Maduro hastily ordered an additional 165 VN-4s from Norinco, paying fully for the equipment which arrived only weeks after the order, with the move being criticized since the low amount of funds allocated toward goods for Venezuelans had resulted in shortages in Venezuela during the preceding years.

Operators

VN-4 of the Nepalese contingent of MONUSCO, following a Bangladeshi BTR-80 (foreground).

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