FAW MV3
The FAW MV3 is the third generation tactical transportation system developed by First Automobile Works (FAW). Since 2011, FAW MV3 is the standardized military truck used widely by the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The utility truck has two configuration, 4x4 and more commonly 6x6. The truck also comes with option on single or double cab. It's the Chinese equivalent of US Army M939 and MTVR.
| First Automobile Works (FAW) MV3 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Family of 4x4 and 6x6 tactical trucks with 3.5 ton and 5-ton payload. |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | From 2011 |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FAW Group |
| Produced | 2011 |
| Variants | 6x6 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5 t (empty) 10 t (max payload) |
| Crew | 1+1 / 1+3 |
| Engine | diesel engine 350 hp (260 kW) |
| Suspension | Wheel 6x6 |
Operational range | 1000 km |
| Maximum speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
The development of the MV3 finished in 2011, and won the Army endorsement from a competition in 2011 against three other state-owned military vehicle manufacturing corporation. MV3 will be the next generation universal transport/cargo truck, replacing Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081 and Dongfeng EQ245/EQ2100.[1]
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