VN11 Export Version WZ502, China

Chinese BMP VN11 6 years is used by the army of the Middle Kingdom and is listed as WZ502. There is an army variant designations Type 97/ZBD-04. Many experts when they first saw that the Chinese are going to export, said that the "new" BMP - an exact copy of the Russian BMP-3. But then shopped more thoroughly and found that in spite of the similarity in the Russian and Chinese samples, there are significant differences. These differences mainly lie in the presence of different buildings.

Sam version of the Chinese infantry machine was unveiled at a military parade in the capital of China in the autumn of 2009. China then decided with great fanfare to announce the purchase of a new BMP for the needs of the army. Great importance to the implementation of new technology of this kind was given on the assumption that the new BMP should promote the development of the fire, the division of the Chinese infantry. VN11 is an all-steel body, and therefore we can say that it is an improved modification of the native BMP-3. 

The casing of Chinese cars has more space for the personnel inside. VN11 driver is in front of the armored vehicles directly in the center, and the crew of the BMP can range along both sides and used for firing machine gun with a caliber of 7.62. BMP has a 650-strong diesel plant type, which is located in the rear of the machine below the location of the troop compartment. tower BMP-3, developed by the Tula Design Bureau. It is installed directly in the central part of the body, and landing is sitting around in a fairly limited space. Chinese manufacturers have decided to go the other way, and suggested a more impressive interior volume of the housing to accommodate the seven marines. The production of the Chinese version of the BMP is less expensive than the production of the Russian BMP-3. Who would doubt.

Chinese tower BMP has the ability to make a circular turn. The maximum speed that can develop a "Chinese" on the highway is not more than 70 km / h This speed allows us to develop a six-cylinder turbocharged engine type. It is situated right in front of the car. again will appeal to the Chinese Tower VN11, it is totally identical to the Russian. In this meticulous expert did note one very specific difference. Unlike it is spaced add-on armor on the frontal arc. 

If someone believes that the Chinese are simply "stole" our version of the BMP-3, this person is wrong. In fact, the designers gave Tula was agreed that they have developed technology to Beijing. It should be noted that China has recently announced a desire to use foreign technology for its own projects, and while it is in China get very productive. VN11 equipped with 100-mm gun, ammo which is 41 shot. Several shots beforehand introduced the automated loading, which increases the rate of the launcher 2A70. Such launcher can produce shots as conventional weapons and shoot a modern modification of laser-guided missiles. 

Such missiles are specially shaped-charge warhead, can lead to the defeat of the enemy tanks. In Ammo - 8 missiles with a maximum range of about 4 km. coaxially on the right side of the tower, set gun 2A72 30-mm. The gun has a 500-charge ammunition. The basis of such ammunition - piercing and incendiary rounds. On the other side of the main gun is 7.62 mm (PBC). It is reported that the Chinese can use besides him and his firearms of the same caliber, which is standardized to fit on such towers of combat vehicles. 

General weapons system allows a serious blow to enemy firing points and its armored vehicles. Moreover, the Chinese system is implemented BMP flue grant. On each side of the tower are three launchers. Chinese manufacturers say that the installation works automatically in response to a particular threat with special laser receiver. VN11 to use electronic MSA, within which there are both day and night sights for the vehicle commander and gunner. It is assumed that the use of thermal imaging technology sights. The shooter can use to restore sight 100mm rockets. Producers announced that the Chinese development of the OMS is able to capture the static and dynamic targets in all weather conditions. In addition, the objectives will be effectively detected and captured even in fast motion itself BMP.

Speaking of weapon system, then all of the above - this is not the limit. On each side of the BMP, there are special openings. The crew, which is located in the car, can carry fire from the stern hatches VN11. Raised as a manhole cover in which case they will be as traditional as security for the shooters. 

Traditional Chinese suspension scheme modified BMP quite visible. In addition to the torsion shafts, rollers and guides are front wheel drive. The lower part of the chassis is open. Chinese machine, like its Russian equivalent, can swim. Traffic on the surface of the water produced by the two powerful water jets. While VN11 develops on the water speed of about 13 km / h Water cannons understandably located aft machine. In order to start moving VN11, the driver activates the bilge pumps and lifts vodootrazhatelny guard. 

This unit is located under the front the front plate in a folded configuration. In this case, the Chinese machine, according to experts, has a more impressive hydrodynamic properties than the BMP-3, due to a more acute angle in front of the body part. equipment, part of the Chinese BMP consists of fire suppression systems, battle management systems, defense systems against WMD and a set for navigation. Based on the described model is developed and a variant ARV (armored car repair and operation). This machine also is armed with the Chinese army. Of weapons it has only 12.7 mm machine gun. roofline of such a machine a little elevated. This increases the internal space BREM. Crane swivel type with telescopic boom option is set to the left of the machine. ARV can be used to transport specialized equipment. One option is the use of ARV use winches to retrieve vehicles stuck on the ground. The machine is ideal for evacuation.

There are other options VN11. One such option is the control center. He also has a slightly raised surface of the roof where there is food. Except VN11 control point can be used as a base for ACS, and mortar carrier. Today, unfortunately, there is no reliable information on the number VN11 was made ​​for the needs of the Chinese army. But there is a rough estimate, according to which such machines in China forces were going to be not less than five hundred.

For the needs of the huge Chinese army is the real drop in the ocean. If we consider that most of the Chinese infantry divisions type use BMP WZ501, which, in principle, is a slightly modified version of the Soviet BMP-1, we can assume that Beijing will have to spend considerably more before the new BMP completely replace old models in China. reported that the Type 97 (VN11) over time will be replaced by the ZBD-08 (WZ502G). 

According to its amphibious characteristics, it is no different from VN11, but only uses the motion of the water is not water cannons, and caterpillars. This reduces the rate of BMP on the water. WZ502G housing can be equipped with add-on armor. While arming the new machine has almost no difference with the options of weapons VN11. However, there is an option of the tower with a 120-mm mortar with direct and indirect fire. Some time ago, a tower mounted on Type 07P 8x8, which in China refer to as Type 07A.