The VN20 is a Chinese "Heavy-Duty Infantry fighting vehicle" [3] developed by Norinco, revealed on the Zhuhai Airshow 2020.
VN20 | |
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Type | Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
Place of origin | China |
Production history | |
Designer | NORINCO |
Manufacturer | NORINCO |
Specifications | |
Mass | 50 tonnes |
Crew | 3 |
Passengers | 6 |
Armor | Level 6 STANAG 4569 |
Main |
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Secondary | One of:
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Engine | diesel |
Suspension | torsion bar |
References | [1][2] |
Norinco uses the "VNxx" designation for exported Infantry fighting vehicles.[3]
The VN20 was developed from the VT-4 main battle tank chassis and uses the same suspension, the motor is placed at the front to keep space for troops in the back. The driver seat is placed on the left side next to another seat on the right side.[4]
ERA protects its front and sides.[3][1][2]
The VN20 vehicle was advertised with 2 different turrets:
2 remote controlled 7.62mm machine guns can be mounted to the rear.[1][2]