EQ2061MCT Chinese 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicle
EQ2061MCT
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Other
Basic Information
Name
EQ2061MCT Chinese 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicle
Designation
EQ2061MCT
Alternate Designation
EQ2061MCT
Equipment Type
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer
Dongfeng
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The EQ2061MCT Chinese 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicle is a three-axle armoured patrol vehicle believed to be based on the CSK131, and designed for use with internal security forces and border patrols. The vehicle is primarily used in counter-insurgency operations and in protection of the Belt and Road initiative. The layout of the EQ2061MCT is much the same as the CSK141, but there are two axles at the rear of the vehicle for a total of six wheels. The roofline above the dismount compartment is raised in comparison to the CSK-141 and it provides room for 10 personnel instead of eight, which indicates that the wheelbase is extended further still.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
12.7 mm machine gun (MG)
Engine
Diesel
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
130.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
EQ2061MCT
Type
Armored Patrol Vehicle
Manufacturer
Dongfeng Motor Group
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
10 ea
Payload
2,500 kg
Dimensions
Length
6.2 m
Width
2.35 m
Height
2.0 m
Wheelbase
3.3 m + 1.1 m
Weight, Standard
8,000 kg
Weight, Combat
10,500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Cummins ISDe200-41/147
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
600 km
Maximum Speed
130 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Vertical Step
450 mm
Trench
700 mm
Fording
1.5 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The EQ2061MCT Chinese 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicle can be equipped with a manually operated weapon station armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun (MG). The mount's large frame and the presence of what appears to be a small camera mounted on the lower part of the mount suggest that it may also be able to be operated remotely, although the frame may instead simply be to aid stabilisation.
Alternatively, a protected weapon station can be mounted in the same position also armed with a 12.7 mm MG. This provides the vehicle with sufficient firepower for self-protection and infantry operations.
Protection
Armor
The protection level of the EQ2061MCT Chinese 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicle is unknown, however, based on the weight of the vehicle it is assumed to provide protection from standard 7.62 mm ammunition and small mine/hand grenade blasts. This indicates that its protection is in the region of NATO STANAG 4569 Level 1.
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Smoke-grenade mortars that are likely to be capable of launching tear gas and other crowd-control weapons are mounted on the roof.
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Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
E
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.2 m
Width
2.35 m
Height
2 m
Weight
10500 kg
Operators (1)
China
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