China seems to be drawing additional inspiration from Russian army design, as a newly noticed Chinese armored car bears a transparent resemblance to Russia’s KamAZ Typhoon collection.
The car, seen in a current video, shares an almost an identical configuration to the Russian Typhoon, a modular, mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) car developed by KamAZ for the Russian armed forces.
According to obtainable particulars, the Chinese model mirrors the Typhoon’s structure, adopting a 6×6 configuration constructed on a chassis much like the Shaanxi HMV3 tactical truck. The car is designed with a modular rear compartment that homes troops, separate from the driving force and crew cabin. Like its Russian counterpart, the troop module is fitted with a hydraulic ramp and mine-resistant seats suspended from the roof, a setup meant to scale back the switch of explosive power from underbody blasts.
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The suspension system additionally mirrors Typhoon know-how. An unbiased hydropneumatic system reportedly permits the driving force to remotely alter the trip peak, enhancing each mine resistance and mobility over tough terrain. The rear compartment options private weapon holders, seatbelts, and head restraints to enhance survivability and safe troop motion.
The car’s debut suggests a deliberate try and create a scalable MRAP platform, as Chinese protection engineers seem like creating each 6×6 and eight×8 variations concurrently. Russia’s Typhoon program adopted an identical path, with a number of axle variants designed for various mission profiles and payload capacities.
While the precise producer has not been confirmed, the car’s resemblance to Russian MRAP structure is tough to miss. The similarities in structural structure, crew safety philosophy, and modular adaptability replicate what could also be a broader sample of reverse engineering or licensed adaptation.
The improvement comes as China continues to develop its land techniques portfolio, more and more favoring modular, blast-resistant designs fitted to uneven warfare and inside safety operations. The speedy fielding of each 6×6 and eight×8 variants from the outset signifies a drive to match or exceed present Russian capabilities in armored mobility.
The Russian Typhoon, produced by KamAZ and used extensively within the battle in Syria, is extensively recognized for its modular construction, distant weapon stations, and superior armor safety. Its Chinese analogue, whereas nonetheless unofficial, seems poised to fill an identical position inside China’s increasing land fight doctrine.
