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Dongfeng EQ2050
Light utility vehicle

The Dongfeng EQ2050 is a Chinese copy of the American HMMWV

 
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Country of origin China you wanted
Entered service 2007
   The Dongfeng EQ2050 is a Chinese copy of the
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Configuration 4x4 American HMMWV. It is known as Mengshi in China. It
Cab seating 1 + 3 men is in service with Chinese army. Production number of
Dimensions and weight these vehicles are increasing. It is widely used by
Weight (empty) ~ 2.3 t Chinese military. It is also used by paramilitary forces. A
Payload capacity ~ 1.25 t civil version of this high mobility vehicle is also
Length ~ 4.7 m available. The EQ2050 has been exported to Belarus
Width ~ 2.1 m and Zimbabwe.
Height ~ 1.75 m
Mobility First American M998 vehicle was observed by
Engine Chinese military authorities in 1988. Initially it was
Cummins EQB150-20 diesel
Engine power 150 hpdeemed too expensive. However after the 1991 Gulf
Maximum road speed War, where the HMMWV proved itself well, Chinese
~ 120 km/h
Range authorities changed their mind. In the mid 1990s a
over 500 km
Maneuverability couple of civilian Hummers were purchased in USA and
Gradient 60% imported to China. These were examined and reverse
Side slope 40% engineered. By 2003 two Chinese clones were ready.
Vertical step ~ 0.5 m
One of them was SAC SFQ2040. Another was
Trench 0.5 m
Dongfeng EQ2050. Both of these vehicles heavily relied
Fording 0.75 m
on copied US-made parts, such as chassis, gearbox
Fording (with preparation) 1.5 m
and even engine. In 2004 a total of 57 EQ2050 vehicles
  were sent to the PLA for trials and evaluation.
Eventually it was accepted to service with the Chinese army. First production EQ2050 vehicles were delivered to
special forces units. Its competitor, the SAC SFQ2040 never reached production. Later a third HMMWV clone
appeared. The Xiaolong XL2060 has more differences from the American HMMWV than the previous two.
The Dongfeng EQ2050 is based on civilian AM General Hummer H1. It has a redesigned exterior in order to
look different from the HMMWV.
Numerous version of this tactical vehicle exist. Some of them have a fully-enclosed body. Other are open-
topped versions, with collapsible split windscreen and canvas cover. Some models have a raised roofline. There
is a 2-door cargo version. Number of troops carried varies from version to version. This high mobility vehicle is
used for personnel and light cargo transport. It can also tow trailers or light artillery pieces.
There are some armored versions of this military vehicle, such as CSK131 and CSK141. These can be seen
as China's equivalents to US uparmored HMMWVs.
The EQ2050 can be armed with all kind of weapons. Some vehicles have a weapon mount on the roof. It can
be fitted with 12.7 mm machine gun, 35 mm automatic grenade launcher or other weapons, such as anti-tank or
air defense missiles.

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The EQ2050 is powered by a license-produced Cummins EQB150-20 turbocharged diesel, developing 150
hp. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Vehicle is fitted with a central tyre inflation system. Some vehicles are
equipped with self-recovery winches. The Dongfeng EQ2050 has good cross-country mobility due to all-wheel
drive, high ground clearance and high power-to-weight ratio. A wide track was specially designed to drive in
tracks left by the main battle tanks.
 
 
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