Role: Dedicated counter-terrorism (CT) rapid assault vehicle / SWAT operations vehicle.
Engine: Turbocharged diesel (Cummins ISDe or equivalent), ~230-250 HP range.
Transmission: Manual or automatic (variants observed).
Protection Level:
Ballistic: Certified protection against 7.62x54mm API (Armor-Piercing Incendiary) rounds (frontal/side arcs), shell fragments. Significantly higher protection than base EQ2063E.
Mine Blast: Reinforced V-hull design resistant to blast equivalent to 6kg TNT under wheels/center.
Windows: Multi-layer bullet-resistant glass + firing ports.
Mobility:
Max Speed: ≥120 km/h (on-road).
Gradient/Fording: Comparable to base Mengshi (≥60% gradient, ≥0.75m fording standard).
Key Features: Full-time 4WD, central tire inflation (CTIS), independent suspension.
Armament:
Standard: Roof-mounted 12.7mm heavy machine gun (HMG) remote weapon station (RWS) or manual cupola.
Optional: 35mm/40mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL), anti-material rifles, breaching equipment mounts.
Crew & Layout:
Typical: Driver + Commander/Gunner + 4-5 assault troopers.
Layout: Optimized for rapid dismount; side assault doors (heavy-duty hinges); external steps/handles.
Special CT Features:
Breaching Ram: Integrated hydraulic/powered frontal ram for barrier/light wall breaching.
Observation: Enhanced roof hatches/periscopes for situational awareness.
Communication: Dedicated secure comms suite.
Dimensions & Weight:
Similar footprint to EQ2063E (~5m length, ~2.2m width).
Height: Increased (~2.2m+) due to RWS and reinforced roof.
Weight: ~5-6 tons+ (significantly heavier than base model due to armor/features).