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Land ForcesChina

CS/VN3

4x4 armored scout carFielded 2007Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 4.62 m
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System
Type4x4 armored scout car
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Maximum range600 kmMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length4.62 m15 ftMed[1]
Width2.2 m7 ftMed[1]
Height1.77 m6 ftMed[1]
Combat weight5.7 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power165 hpMed[1]
TransmissionAutomaticMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed110 km/h68 mph · 59 ktMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorAll-welded Steel, provides an unspecified level of protection from small arms fire, shell splinters and some types of mine.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, 2 x banks of three smoke grenade launchers are mounted on the turretMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x Type 80Med[1]
Variants
CS/VN3BThis is an upgraded version of the CS/VN3 with add-on armour to increase ballistic and mine protection. The roof of the crew compartment is fitted with a remotely operated weapon station armed with a 7.62mm machine gun.[1]
CS/VN3Che Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle variant of the CS/VN3. The vehicle is fitted with a one man-turret armed with a 30mm automatic cannon.[1]
Summary

The CS/VN3 Chinese 4x4 Armored Scout Car resembles the French Panhard VBL or Swiss MOWAG Eagle III armored scout cars but is slightly larger. This vehicle was revealed in 2007.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. CS/VN3 Chinese 4x4 Armored Scout Car, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import