Last Sunday, November 7, the first batch of two-axle armored vehicles CSK131 Mengshi of the Chinese company Dongfeng was delivered to Nigeria by sea. There are about three dozen units in total.
More Confirmation: The Nigerian Army ??has taken delivery of a significant number of CS/VP3 “Bigfoot” MRAP from China’s Poly Technologies. pic.twitter.com/L6ovn5wgz9
— Jake (@Jakepor21) November 8, 2021
Earlier it was reported that this manufacturer intends to deliver one hundred such protected machines to one of the African countries. Apparently, this state was meant.
The maximum weight of the CSK131 can reach 6300 kg, the load capacity is 1400 kg. It is capable of towing trailers weighing -2000 kg. In addition to the driver, it can carry 5 more passengers.
The inhabited compartment is equipped with special chairs that save the lives of servicemen during explosions on mines and land mines.
The armor withstands 7.62 × 39 mm bullets fired from a distance of 100 meters. The Cummins 200 hp turbocharged diesel engine manufactured under license provides good mobility. There is a permanent all-wheel drive and a central tire pumping system.
Various weapons are installed on this vehicle, including 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, 35 mm automatic grenade launchers, anti-tank missile systems or remotely controlled combat modules. Armored cars can be used to deliver personnel during anti-terrorist operations.
Also, Nigerian security forces continue to receive armored vehicles of the MRAP CS/VP3 Bigfoot class. At the end of October, 60 newly purchased Type 89 tracked armored personnel carriers were shown.
Alexey Brusilov
