Dongfeng Mengshi is a family of 4×4MRAP/off-road vehicles developed by Dongfeng Motor Group.[1] Early generations of the vehicle are built with imported Hummer H1 chassis,[2] while later generations of the vehicles are of indigenous design. Dongfeng Mengshi generally follows the trend of American military requirements. For example, CSK-141 is the Chinese equivalent of an armor-plated reinforced Humvee, while CSK-181 is the Chinese equivalent of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.[3]
Dongfeng CSK131 is Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation. The chassis has been completely redesigned from EQ2060 with new engine and electronics including onboard computers with digital map software and Beidou satellite communication and positioning system, one night-vision camera for driver and one for the rear door. It's one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA. All CSK-131 are equipped with a manually controlled turret.[4]
Dimensions and weight
Weight (gross): 6,300 kg (13,900 lb)
Weight (curb): 3,700 kg (8,200 lb)
Payload capacity: 1,400 kg (3,100 lb)
Towing capacity: 2,000 kg (4,409.2 lb)
Length: 5,100 mm (200.8 in)
Width: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Height: 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Variants
CSK-131 Command Post
Command post vehicle with communication suite on board.
CSK-131 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
Armaments include 12.7 mm machines guns and 35 mm automatic grenade launcher on a remote weapon station. The variant has a data-link, all-weather monitoring, and a retractable mast equipped with electro-optical sensor and radar. The vehicle is capable of conduct combat reconnaissance mission as well as providing fire support guidance for artillery.[5]
TL-4 mounted missile system
Based on CSK-131 chassis, the variant is equipped with four TL-4 fire-and-forget anti-tank missiles.[6]
CSK-141 (CS/VN11)
Dongfeng CSK141 is a Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation. Although sharing a lot of similarities to the CSK-131, the chassis of CSK-141 has a much longer wheelbase with a longer crew cabin having space for 10 infantry. CSK141 shares similar electronics with CSK131 such as computer, satellite suite and night vision cameras. This vehicle features unusual clamshell doors on either side which the door divide into upper and lower part. It's one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA. All CSK-141 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret that can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers. The Dongfeng EQ2101 variants features a 6x6 configuration, and the CS/VN11 is the export version. First released in 2016, CS/VN11 has conventional side doors instead of clamshell type side doors.[7][8][9][10][11]
Dimensions and weight
Weight (gross): 6,300 kg (13,900 lb)
Weight (curb): 4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Payload capacity: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb)
Towing capacity: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)
Length: 5,800 mm (228.3 in)
Width: 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Height: 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
EQ2111
EQ2111 is the prototype for next generation MRAP light tactical vehicle.[12]
Dimensions and weight
Weight (curb): 8,500 kg (18,700 lb)
Payload capacity: 2,200 kg (4,900 lb)
Length: 5,950 mm (234.3 in)
Width: 2,485 mm (97.8 in)
Height: 2,430 mm (95.7 in)
CSK-182
CSK-182 is the shorter version of CSK-181 with six seats including one driver and one weapon station operator. It's based on EQ2111.[13]
CSK-181
CSK-181 is the new generation of light tactical vehicle developed by Dongfeng for PLA. CSK-181 is based on CSK-141 with one driver, one weapon station operator as co-driver with eight infantry seats. The variant has improved satellite communication capability, longer range night-vision cameras and most importantly, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protection capability. All CSK-181 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret, which can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers. The vehicle is in service as of 2020.[14][15][16][17]
Dimensions and weight
Crew: 2 (driver and weapon station operator)
Passengers: 8
Weight (total): 8,000 kg (18,000 lb)
Weight (curb): 6,200 kg (13,700 lb)
Payload capacity: 1,800 kg (4,000 lb)
Towing capacity: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)
Length: 5,650 mm (222.4 in)
Width: 2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Height (without turret): 2,125 mm (83.7 in)
Maximum speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Minimum speed: 3 km/h (1.9 mph)
Variants
CSK-181 C2
CSK-181 based command and control (C2) vehicle.[18]
CSK-181 ATGM
CSK-181 based ATGM carrier. Fitted with sensors and unknown type of ATGM.[19] HJ-11 or AFT-11, an improved derivative of HJ-8 missile, is estimated to be the missile mounted on CSK-181.[20]
CTL181/CTL181A
CTL181 and CTL181A are light protected trucks modified on CSK-181 chassis.[21]
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Dongfeng Mengshi is a family of 4 4 MRAP off road vehicles developed by Dongfeng Motor Group 1 Early generations of the vehicle are built with imported Hummer H1 chassis 2 while later generations of the vehicles are of indigenous design Dongfeng Mengshi generally follows the trend of American military requirements For example CSK 141 is the Chinese equivalent of an armor plated reinforced Humvee while CSK 181 is the Chinese equivalent of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle 3 Dongfeng Mengshi front Dongfeng MengshiSimplified Chinese东风猛士Literal meaningEastwind WarriorTranscriptions Contents 1 EQ2050 2 CSK 131 2 1 Variants 3 CSK 141 CS VN11 4 EQ2111 5 CSK 182 6 CSK 181 6 1 Variants 7 CTL181 CTL181A 7 1 Variants 8 CSZ181 8 1 Variants 9 See also 10 ReferencesEQ2050 EditMain article Dongfeng EQ2050CSK 131 Edit CSK 131 Mengshi front Dongfeng CSK131 is Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation The chassis has been completely redesigned from EQ2060 with new engine and electronics including onboard computers with digital map software and Beidou satellite communication and positioning system one night vision camera for driver and one for the rear door It s one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA All CSK 131 are equipped with a manually controlled turret 4 Dimensions and weightWeight gross 6 300 kg 13 900 lb Weight curb 3 700 kg 8 200 lb Payload capacity 1 400 kg 3 100 lb Towing capacity 2 000 kg 4 409 2 lb Length 5 100 mm 200 8 in Width 2 400 mm 94 5 in Height 2 000 mm 78 7 in Variants Edit CSK 131 Command Post Command post vehicle with communication suite on board CSK 131 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle Armaments include 12 7 mm machines guns and 35 mm automatic grenade launcher on a remote weapon station The variant has a data link all weather monitoring and a retractable mast equipped with electro optical sensor and radar The vehicle is capable of conduct combat reconnaissance mission as well as providing fire support guidance for artillery 5 TL 4 mounted missile system Based on CSK 131 chassis the variant is equipped with four TL 4 fire and forget anti tank missiles 6 CSK 141 CS VN11 EditDongfeng CSK141 is a Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation Although sharing a lot of similarities to the CSK 131 the chassis of CSK 141 has a much longer wheelbase with a longer crew cabin having space for 10 infantry CSK141 shares similar electronics with CSK131 such as computer satellite suite and night vision cameras This vehicle features unusual clamshell doors on either side which the door divide into upper and lower part It s one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA All CSK 141 are equipped with a remote controlled turret that can be mounted with machine guns anti tank missile and grenade launchers The Dongfeng EQ2101 variants features a 6x6 configuration and the CS VN11 is the export version First released in 2016 CS VN11 has conventional side doors instead of clamshell type side doors 7 8 9 10 11 Dimensions and weightWeight gross 6 300 kg 13 900 lb Weight curb 4 000 kg 8 800 lb Payload capacity 1 200 kg 2 600 lb Towing capacity 2 000 kg 4 400 lb Length 5 800 mm 228 3 in Width 2 400 mm 94 5 in Height 2 000 mm 78 7 in EQ2111 EditEQ2111 is the prototype for next generation MRAP light tactical vehicle 12 Dimensions and weightWeight curb 8 500 kg 18 700 lb Payload capacity 2 200 kg 4 900 lb Length 5 950 mm 234 3 in Width 2 485 mm 97 8 in Height 2 430 mm 95 7 in CSK 182 EditCSK 182 is the shorter version of CSK 181 with six seats including one driver and one weapon station operator It s based on EQ2111 13 CSK 181 EditCSK 181 is the new generation of light tactical vehicle developed by Dongfeng for PLA CSK 181 is based on CSK 141 with one driver one weapon station operator as co driver with eight infantry seats The variant has improved satellite communication capability longer range night vision cameras and most importantly Mine Resistant Ambush Protection capability All CSK 181 are equipped with a remote controlled turret which can be mounted with machine guns anti tank missile and grenade launchers The vehicle is in service as of 2020 14 15 16 17 Dimensions and weightCrew 2 driver and weapon station operator Passengers 8 Weight total 8 000 kg 18 000 lb Weight curb 6 200 kg 13 700 lb Payload capacity 1 800 kg 4 000 lb Towing capacity 2 000 kg 4 400 lb Length 5 650 mm 222 4 in Width 2 380 mm 93 7 in Height without turret 2 125 mm 83 7 in Maximum speed 120 km h 75 mph Minimum speed 3 km h 1 9 mph Variants Edit CSK 181 C2 CSK 181 based command and control C2 vehicle 18 CSK 181 ATGM CSK 181 based ATGM carrier Fitted with sensors and unknown type of ATGM 19 HJ 11 or AFT 11 an improved derivative of HJ 8 missile is estimated to be the missile mounted on CSK 181 20 CTL181 CTL181A EditCTL181 and CTL181A are light protected trucks modified on CSK 181 chassis 21 Dimensions and weight CTL181 6x6 all wheel drive Weight total 10 500 kg 23 100 lb Weight curb 6 800 kg 15 000 lb Payload capacity 3 650 kg 8 050 lb Towing capacity 2 500 kg 5 500 lb Length 6 450 mm 253 9 in Width 2 380 mm 93 7 in Height 2 125 mm 83 7 in Variants Edit PCL 171 122mm truck mounted howitzer self propelled howitzer SPH capable of rapid deployment The vehicle chassis is based on CTL 181A 22 23 CTL 181A ATMC Fitted with four HJ 10 anti tank missile and electro optical sensors CTL 181A Mortar Carrier Fitted with vehicle mounted 120 mm mortar and ammunition storage unit 24 25 CTL 181A Multiple Rocket Launcher Fitted with vehicle mounted 122 mm multiple rocket launcher and ammunition storage unit 26 CTL 181A Assault Bridge Builder It is equipped with a vehicle launched bridge at the back 25 27 CTL 181A UAV Swarm Fitted with a multiple launch system capable of launching small UAV loitering munition 28 CSZ181 EditCSZ181 is the protected support vehicle variant in a box truck form 29 Dimensions and weight CSZ181 6x6 all wheel drive Weight total 10 000 kg 22 000 lb Weight curb 7 500 kg 16 500 lb Payload capacity 2 000 kg 4 400 lb Towing capacity 2 000 kg 4 400 lb Length 6 500 mm 255 9 in Width 2 380 mm 93 7 in Height 2 125 mm 83 7 in Variants Edit CSZ 181 MEDVAC medical evacuation vehicle based on the CSZ181 chassis See also EditHumvee clone manufacturing in China MRAP BJ2022Vehicles of comparable roles Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Humvee GAZ Tigr Kamaz Typhoon Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle HawkeiReferences Edit 肩负强国兴军使命 东风军车珠海航展显身手 XinhuaNet in Chinese 2 November 2016 Archived from the original on November 6 2016 Retrieved 29 July 2017 https web archive org web 20120928174355 http chinaautoweb com 2010 11 hummer inspired chinese trucks 1 dongfeng hanma eq2050 2058 Hummer Inspired Chinese Trucks 1 Dongfeng Hanma EQ 2050 2058 ChinaAutoWeb Headquarters Department of the Army 9 August 2021 CHINESE TACTICS PDF Federation Of American Scientists Army Techniques Publication Dongfeng CSK131 Military Today 千里眼 顺风耳 解放军新一代侦察车大盘点 Sohu News in Chinese 12 June 2020 New CSK 131 based TL 4 missile launcher unveiled at Air Show China 2018 Army Recognition 9 November 2018 Dongfeng CSK141 Military Today Dongfeng CSK141 Light Protected Vehicle Military Today com Retrieved 2022 08 20 Zhuhai 2016 Dongfeng finally shows initiative Shephard Media Chinese Company Dongfeng unveils two new versions of light armoured tactical vehicles at AAD 1709145 Army Recognition New NORINCO CS VN11 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier at Zhuhai AirShow China 2016 Army Recognition Dongfeng Mengshi tactical vehicle in PLA in Simplified Chinese 360doc 解放军即将喜提新车 全新猛士车家族首次曝光 Sina News 8 May 2019 CSK181 Mengshi Dongfeng Group Currently equipped Dongfeng brand vehicle in PLA in Simplified Chinese iGeek CSK 181 in Simplified Chinese Weibo PLAGF s Tibet Military District receives additional CSK181 armoured vehicles Jane s 4 November 2020 Cranny Evans Samuel Dominguez Gabriel 17 May 2021 Modernisation of PLAGF s Xinjiang Military Command continues apace Janes Dominguez Gabriel 12 March 2021 Update CCTV shows footage of possible new ATGM for Chinese army Janes Arthur Gordon 31 March 2021 PREMIUM PLA adopts a new anti tank guided missile Shephard Media CTL181 Dongfeng Group PCL 171 122mm Truck Cannon SPH Global Security Chinese PLA Introduces New Assault Vehicle Mounted Howitzer Defense World net 10 December 2020 Dominguez Gabriel 1 July 2021 Chinese army operating mortar carrying variant of CTL181A vehicle Janes a b Dominguez Gabriel 9 September 2021 New details emerge about mortar carrying variant of PLAGF s CTL181A vehicle Janes 东部战区某旅列装猛士三122MM火箭炮 山地丘陵地区打击能力进一步强化 in Chinese 7 September 2022 PCL 171 122mm Truck Cannon SPH globalsecurity Tate Andrew 21 October 2020 China likely to deploy new multiple UAV launcher in near future Janes CSZ181 Dongfeng Group Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dongfeng Mengshi amp oldid 1125939738, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
