Lynx (Chinese: 山猫; pinyin: Shān māo) is a series of lightweight all-terrain vehicle with 8x8, 6x6, or 4x4 all wheel drive. The vehicle is amphibious and capable of center-turning. Militarized version were observed in 2008 with reinforced chassis, weapon mounts, storage space and roll cage. The vehicle has different layout for different mission set, including troop transport, logistics, heavy weapon platform, reconnaissance, air defense, engineering service, or medical evacuation. During airborne, quick reaction and special forces operations this vehicle can be launched by tactical airlift or transport helicopters, or helicopter sling load.[1][2][3]
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Design
editLynx CS/VP4
editThe vehicle features cargo space at the rear, and it can carry troops, equipment, or ammunition. Lynx has a payload capacity of 1,100 kg and is capable of neutral steering.[4] Troop transport configuration has seatings for the driver with five passengers. The All-terrain vehicle can tow light artillery pieces or equipment. Heavy machine gun, multiple rocket launchers, grenade launchers, missiles, and rockets can be mounted on the car. Some version is observed with 100 mm and 120 mm artillery guns. The first generation chassis was observed in use by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) in 2008.[3][5]
The second generation chassis was unveiled at Airshow China in 2016. The second-gen car features a frontal engine department, opening more space in the back for mounted weapons.[5]
- Dimensions and weight
- Crew: 2 (driver and weapon station operator)
- Passengers: 4-8 (depending on the variant)
- Length: 3,900 mm (153.5 in)
- Width: 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
- Maximum speed: 120 km/h (75 mph) (emergency)
- Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) (normal operation)
- Engine: 1.4T Diesel
- Transmission: Manual or Automatic
- Suspension: Independent
Lynx CS/VP11
editA 4x4 assault vehicle variant with independent suspension unit are fitted with mission equipment for transportation, logistics, and medical evacuation. The 4x4 variant can be carried internally by a medium-lift helicopter and weighs 1.2 tons. The medical variant can accommodate two medical personnel (including the driver) and carry up to three wounded soldiers by built-in stretchers.[6][7] CS/VP11 can work as an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), controlled remotely without the driver on board.[8]
Lynx CS/VP15
editCS/VP15 is the quad bike variant of the Lynx ATV family.[9]
Lynx CS/VP16
editLynx CS/VP16 is a 6x6 all-terrain amphibious vehicle with unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capability. CS/VP16 is the third generation Lynx ATV derived from the second generation CS/VP4 chassis.[9] CS/VP16 features a lightweight multi-purpose chassis that is partly influenced by the previous Lynx project, with new features including a new engine of 100 hp, new independent wheel suspension units, and a remote control weapon station. Various weapon modules can be mounted in the aft section of the vehicle, including a plate-protected personnel carrier, self-propelled howitzer, self-propelled 82 mm gun-mortar, 120 mm mortar carrier, multiple launch rocket system, 23mm revolver gun-missile system, and 40-mm autocannon. The driver is situated on the front left in front of the engine compartment, while the co-driver/weapon operator is located to the right of the driver. The weapon module can be controlled from the co-driver's seat or remotely from a distance. The whole vehicle can be controlled remotely via unmanned operation mode.[10]
Operators
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References
edit- ^ "Norinco CS/VP4 ATV 'Lynx'". FAV-Club.
- ^ "Analysis: NORINCO light armored vehicles displayed at Zhuhai Airshow 2018". 29 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Chinese 8x8 All-Terrain Vehicle". Military-Today.com.
- ^ "解放军空降兵山猫全地形突击车可空挡原地转向". Sina News (in Chinese). 17 April 2013.
- ^ a b "宋楠：解放军"山猫"小型伞兵突击车族". SoHu News (in Chinese). 31 March 2017.
- ^ Dominguez, Gabriel (7 October 2020). "PLA trialling field-ambulance variant of Lynx ATV". Janes.
- ^ "CHINESE ARMOUR AT ZHUHAI AIR SHOW 2018". joint-forces. 23 February 2019.
- ^ "我军特种作战群装备CS/VP11型全地形车，助力垂直打击立体清剿". NetEase Games (in Chinese). 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Analysis: NORINCO light armored vehicles displayed at Zhuhai Airshow 2018". armyrecognition. 29 November 2018.
- ^ "CHINESE ARMOUR AT ZHUHAI AIR SHOW 2018". joint-forces. 23 February 2019.