Dongfeng Mengshi

Dongfeng Mengshi is a family of 4×4 off-road vehicles developed by Dongfeng Motor Group.[1] Early generations of the vehicle are license-built Hummer H1, 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 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

CSK-131 Mengshi (front)
Dongfeng Mengshi
Simplified Chinese东风猛士
Literal meaningEastwind Warrior

EQ2050
Main article: Dongfeng EQ2050

CSK-131

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.[2]

Dimensions and weight
  • Weight (curb): 4,900 kg
  • Payload capacity: 1,400 kg
  • Length: 5,100mm
  • Width: 2,400mm
  • Height: 2,000mm

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.[3][4][5][6][7]

Dimensions and weight
  • Weight (curb): 6,300 kg
  • Payload capacity: 1,200 kg
  • Length: 5,800mm
  • Width: 2,400mm
  • Height: 2,000mm

EQ2111

EQ2111 is the prototype for next generation MRAP light tactical vehicle. [8]

Dimensions and weight
  • Weight (curb): 8,500 kg
  • Payload capacity: 2,200 kg
  • Length: 5,950mm
  • Width: 2,485mm
  • Height: 2,430mm

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.[9]

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. Currently, the vehicle is being tested within PLAGF.[10][11][12]

Dimensions and weight
  • Crew: 2 (driver and weapon station operator)
  • Passengers: 8
  • Total weight: 6,200 kg
  • Payload capacity: 1,800 kg
  • Towing capacity: 2,000 kg
  • Length: 5,650mm
  • Width: 2,380mm
  • Height (without turret): 2,125mm
  • Maximum speed: 120km/h
  • Minimum speed: 3km/h

CTL181/CTL181A

CTL181 and CTL181A are light protected trucks modified on CSK-181 chassis.[13]

Dimensions and weight (CTL181)
  • 6x6 all wheel drive
  • Weight (curb): 6,000 kg
  • Payload capacity: 4,150 kg
  • Towing capacity: 2,500 kg
  • Length: 6,500mm
  • Width: 2,380mm
  • Height: 2,450mm

CSZ181

CSZ181 is the protected support vehicle variant in a box truck form.[14]

References
  1. "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. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  2. "Dongfeng CSK131". Military Today.
  3. "Dongfeng CSK141". Military Today.
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  5. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/zhuhai-2016-dongfeng-finally-shows-initiative/
  6. "Chinese Company Dongfeng unveils two new versions of light armoured tactical vehicles at AAD 1709145". Army Recognition.
  7. "New NORINCO CS/VN11 4x4 armoured vehicle personnel carrier at Zhuhai AirShow China 2016". Army Recognition.
  8. "Dongfeng Mengshi tactical vehicle in PLA" (in Chinese). 360doc.
  9. "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.
  10. "CSK181 Mengshi". Dongfeng Group.
  11. "Currently equipped Dongfeng brand vehicle in PLA" (in Chinese). iGeek.
  12. "CSK-181" (in Chinese). Weibo.
  13. "CTL181". Dongfeng Group.
  14. "CSZ181". Dongfeng Group.

See also

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