Venezuela becomes first export customer for Norinco VN4

viernes 19 de julio de 2013

China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) has secured its first known export order for its VN4 (4x4) light armoured vehicle, with first deliveries of a batch of vehicles to the Venezuelan National Guard under way.

It is understood that a total of 141 Norinco vehicles have been ordered: VN4s as well as WTC-1 water cannon and ABV-1 riot control vehicles.

A Norinco VN4 light armoured vehicle optimised for the internal security role and fitted with protected windows and a roof-mounted protected weapon station armed with a .50-calibre MG and grenade launchers. (Norinco)

The VN4 is being marketed by Norinco as a multirole armoured vehicle and can carry up to eight dismounts in addition to its crew of two. It has a combat weight of around nine tonnes and its compact size makes it ideal for internal security type operations.

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