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South African Company EWI2 and China will produce the 8M wheeled mine protected vehicle 2307123.
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Monday, July 23, 2012, 11:43 AM | |||
South African Company EWI2 and China will produce the 8M wheeled mine protected vehicle. | |||
South
African company EWI2 has partnered with the China North Industries Group
Corporation (Norinco) to produce the 8M wheeled mine resistant, ambush
protected vehicle. The 8M was unveiled at the China International Exhibition
on Police Technologies and Equipment Expo (CIEPE) in Beijing at the beginning
of last month. |
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Norinco 8M mine protected armoured vehicle at the Police exhibition in China. |
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The vehicle is powered
by a 5.9 litre Cummins QSB diesel, manufactured in China by the Dongfeng
Cummins Engine Co joint venture. The engine produces 281 hp, giving
the 8 000 kg vehicle a top speed of 120 km/h.The 8M has seating for
eight people or a payload of 2 500 kg. It can withstand a 7 kg mine
blast under the hull and a 10 kg mine blast on any wheel. |
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