Chinese infantry fighting vehicles

The Observer said:

Was this actually adopted? or maybe just a test prototype?

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Probably just a prototype.

sequ said:

I think most likely UAE. They've been searching for heavy IFVs since 2005:

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Yeah Shilao/Yankee/Ayi did a 2.5 hour talk about IFV history and they did mention that particular VN20 customer that insists on BMP-3 like turret is UAE.

Temstar said:

According to Shilao this particular model of VN20 was designed to very specific customer requirements. The customer want:

• excellent all round protection, the customer want to minimize casualty in combat
• easy getting in/out with a big rear door, none of that
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• the customer however loves BMP-3's turret with 100mm gun plus autocannon and want that kept
• periscope sights in the back for all passengers
• loads of remote operated machine guns, including one in the back
• giant size of the vehicle not an issue

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Does it have to be amphibious? Usually that is the problem for everything from hatches to armor.

Apparently flotation kits for ZBD-04A.
Would this help though? I don't see any built in propulsion. 04A don't have the pump jets anymore right?

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Apparently flotation kits for ZBD-04A.
Would this help though? I don't see any built in propulsion. 04A don't have the pump jets anymore right?

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They did remove the jets in the A model, thus removing it's ability in open water but it can still swim via the tracks just like the BMP-1 could.
I'm guessing this add-on increases bouncy, I don't know if it'd allow open water operation but might help with rough water operation.

According to a reliable , Mengshi-III vehicle's spare tire (mounted on the rear) weighs around 140kg.