Tianqi Light-Duty Personnel Carrier: Agile 10-Troop Transport for Rapid
Armored Vehicles / Personnel Carriers
Core Specifications
*(Source: Page 16-17)*
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 5,000 kg |
| Max Payload | 1,300 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5800×2400×2000 mm |
| Max Speed | 125 km/h |
| Wading Depth | 1100 mm |
| Vertical Obstacle | 500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 10 Troops + Driver |
Key Advantage: 56° approach angle / 46° departure angle outperforms competitors in extreme terrain.
Ballistic Protection & Survivability
Multi-Threat Defense:
- Frontal Armor
- Stops 7.62×54mm AP rounds at 100m (Type 53)
- All-Around Rating
- B5 European Standard (CEN1063)
- 5mm steel plates on sides/rear/bottom
- Anti-Fragmentation
- Laminated glass + spall liners
Optional Defense Upgrades:
- ⚡ RPG mesh cages
- ☢️ Nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) filtration
- 💥 Run-flat tire system
Mobility & Terrain Performance
Drivetrain Excellence
- Engine: ISDE 200-43 Diesel
- 143 HP @ 3,500 RPM
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Suspension: Double Wishbone Independent
- Critical Metrics:CapabilityValue60% Max GradeabilityMountain Climb700 km RangeLong Raids-41°C Cold StartArctic Ops5000m AltitudePlateau Deployment
Proven: 45° static rollover angle (Page 17) prevents capsizing on slopes.
Configurable Mission Systems
(Source: Page 15, 18)
Standard Package:
- Central tire inflation
- ABS/TCS traction control
- Bulletproof tires with inner support
Optional Modules:
- Weapon Stations
- Remote 12.7mm MG turret
- Reconnaissance
- GPS/BeiDou navigation + infrared night vision
- Command & Control
- VRC-2000A 50W radio (Page 5)
- Environmental
- Roof-mounted A/C for +46°C desert ops
Tactical Deployment Scenario
Mission: High-Altitude Insertion
- Approach
- Cruise at 100km/h on highways
- Infiltration
- Cross 500mm rock barriers at 40° incline
- Insertion
- Deploy troops in <15s via rear ramps
- Withdrawal
- Activate smoke screen + retreat at 80km/h
“At 5,000m altitude, the Tianqi maintains 90% engine power – critical for Tibet border patrols.” – Plateau Operations Unit
Tomorrow’s Preview: Tiansheng 105mm Rapid Fire Artillery Vehicle (Page 7-11) – 1,500km range mobile fire support.
Article ID: PC-20240804-LD10
Content Source: ZZ Product Manual (EN), Pages 14-18
Word Count: 365 | Read Time: 2 min
