A regular batch of light armored vehicles CS / VN3 Dajiang – “Dragon” arrived in Minsk with a special flight from China. This is reported by the TV channel “VoentTV” of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus.
Note that the “Dragon” was adopted by the Belarusian army last year. Five cars were tested in the battalion of protection of the 361th base, including participation in the exercises “West2017”.
After the trial operation in Belarus, the armored cars were modified. The changes have touched the platform for armament, air ventilation systems, winch controls and ergonomics of the driver’s seat. Armored cars have a wheel formula 4×4. Each armored car can accommodate up to nine servicemen in full combat equipment.
The fully welded body, made of steel armor, provides protection of the fourth class, capable of withstanding fire from small arms and splinters. The weight of the equipped armored car is 8700 kilograms. The power of the diesel engine is 245 horsepower. Gearbox – mechanical, five-speed. The maximum speed claimed by the manufacturer is 120 kilometers per hour on the highway. The power reserve is about 600 kilometers.
The car is equipped with tires with a system for monitoring the stability of the pressure and is able to drive after breaking through the wheel at least 100 kilometers.
22.01.2018г. «Российская газета»
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