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VP-10

8x8 amphibious armored personnel carrierFielded 2014Pending verification
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Length 6.9 m
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System
Type8x8 amphibious armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.9 m23 ftMed[1]
Width2.7 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.1 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight11.34 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power362 hpMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed105 km/h65 mph · 57 ktMed[1]
Swim speed8 km/h5 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Fording depthINA mMed[1]
TransmissionAutomaticMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor (Front)12.7 (Round) mmMed[1]
Hull Armor (Side and Back)7.62 (Round) mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Armament
Main armamentType 80 Chinese Heavy Machine Gun, Type 54 (DShKM)Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Tank CommanderYesMed[1]
Range, Thermal SightINA kmMed[1]
Variants
VP10 8x8 APC with Remotely-Controlled WeArmored personnel carrier is fitted with a remotely-controlled weapon station, armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun.[1]
VP10 8x8 APC with UW4A Remotely-ControllArmored personnel carrier, fitted with a UW4A remotely-controlled weapon station, armed with a 30 mm dual-feed cannon and coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun. It can effectively engage lightly armored vehicles. It can also targe[1]
VP10 8x8 APC with Fire Support (105mm RiFire support vehicle, armed with a 105 mm rifled gun. It was first publicly revealed in 2016. This combat vehicle was designed to provide direct fire against hostile armored vehicles, buildings and field fortifications. [1]
Summary

The VP10 is a Chinese armored personnel carrier with 8x8 configuration. It was developed mainly for export.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. VP-10 Chinese 8x8 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), 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