VP11

The VP11 is a family of mine-protected patrol vehicles, produced by China North Industries (Norinco).[1]

The family of vehicles were first introduced at a trade show in Zhuhai, China, in November 2014.[2] The United Arab Emirates indicated interest in placing an order for 150 vehicles at that trade show.

The four-wheeled vehicles are designed with a one-piece armored V-shaped bottom, so that the explosive force of enemy mines will be directed outwards, away from the vehicle's occupants.[2] One model of the family is designed to serve as an armored personnel carrier, carrying seven soldiers, in addition to the vehicle's driver and commander/gunner. Its roof will mount a remote controlled weapon system, capable of controlling an automatic grenade launcher or machine gun. A paramilitary model will mount less-than-lethal weapons.[1]

References

"Norinco fleshes out VP11 MRAP family". Retrieved 2017-12-11.
"United Arab Emirates ordered 150 VP11 4x4 MRAP vehicles to Chinese Defense Company NORINCO 1911141". Army recognition. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2017-12-12. The VP11 MRAP was unveiled for the first time to the public during the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition 2014 (AirShow China) which was held in Zhuhai (China) from the 11 to 16 November 2014.

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[JanesVP11-1] "Norinco fleshes out VP11 MRAP family". Retrieved 2017-12-11.

[ArmyRecognition-2] "United Arab Emirates ordered 150 VP11 4x4 MRAP vehicles to Chinese Defense Company NORINCO 1911141". Army recognition. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2017-12-12. The VP11 MRAP was unveiled for the first time to the public during the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition 2014 (AirShow China) which was held in Zhuhai (China) from the 11 to 16 November 2014.