Beijing Automobile Works BJ212
Notes: These
vehicles are similar to the Russian UAZ-469 and may be unlicensed copies of it.
Military and civilian versions are available. Various versions of the
BJ212 are manufactured by other Chinese firms and sold under the names of Zhanqi
(actually a diesel-powered variant), Jinxuanfeng, City Cruiser, Kuangchao, and
Ludi. In the Chinese military, the BJ212 is used by low and mid-level officers
and NCOs, as well as by low-level political cadres, with the BJ2020S being used
by higher-level officers, NCOs, and higher-level political cadres.
They have a post
behind the front seats for a weapon.
The BJ212 has a convertible-type folding cover; the BJ212A has a solid
cover that may be removed or mounted, but not folded back.
Both are powered by a 70-horsepower M21 (GAZ-21) gasoline engine. The
BJ212E has a more powerful BJ493 TD 113-horsepower turbodiesel engine and has 4
doors instead of just two. All three may tow an 800-kilogram load.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
BJ212 |
$2,506 |
G, A |
425 kg |
1.96 tons |
2+3 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
BJ212A |
$2,845 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.12 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
BJ212E |
$2,952 |
D, A |
600 kg |
2.12 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
BJ212 |
268/135 |
74/38 |
60 |
31 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
BJ212A |
251/126 |
70/35 |
60 |
31 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
BJ212E |
377/190 |
104/53 |
60 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Beijing Automobile Works BJ2020
Notes: This is a
light 4x4 jeep-like vehicle used by China in place of the UAZ-469, and is in
fact an improved BJ212. Chad,
Pakistan, and some other nations also use it.
Military and civilian versions are available. The BJ2020S is the standard
version with an 85-horsepower engine, and the BJ2020SA is the stretched version;
the BJ2022 is an improved version of the BJ2020S, with a 108-horsepower engine.
The BJ2020SA has a rear tailgate, and all three have folding cloth roofs
(hardtop versions are also available).
A variant of this vehicle is used as a carrier for the Type 75 105mm
recoilless rifle; other versions have a weapon mount, though no weapon is
provided. These vehicles may tow up
to 800 kilograms.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
BJ2020S |
$2,550 |
G, A |
425 kg |
2.01 tons |
2+3 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
BJ2020SA |
$2,772 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.15 tons |
2+5 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
BJ2022 |
$2,618 |
G, A |
425 kg |
1.95 tons |
2+3 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
BJ2020S |
307/155 |
85/43 |
60 |
37 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
BJ2020SA |
291/146 |
81/41 |
60 |
37 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
BJ2022 |
393/198 |
109/55 |
60 |
48 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Beijing Automobile Works BY5020TSL
Notes: This is
an amphibious jeep-like vehicle similar in form and concept to the Russian
GAZ-46, but based on the BJ2020. It
is a very versatile vehicle, but one of its faults is the quality of the
standard steel body, which does not resist corrosion very well and is not
recommended for use in salt water.
A stainless steel-coated version is available that is far better in rust
resistance, but it costs $1000 more and is one step rarer.
It is otherwise a fast and agile vehicle, though its load-carrying
capability is a bit lacking. The
engine is the same 85-horsepower gasoline engine as on the BJ2020S. The standard
version is the BY5020TSL; the stretched version is the BY5032.
Most of the
users of this vehicle were Chinese or North Korean Naval Infantry or special
operations forces.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
BY5020TSL |
$2,573 |
G, A |
425 kg |
1.82 tons |
2+3 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
BY5032 |
$2,989 |
G, A |
600 kg |
1.95 tons |
2+5 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
BY5020TSL |
335/169 |
93/47/9 |
80 |
37 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
BY5032 |
315/159 |
88/44/9 |
80 |
37 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Sungri-61
Notes: This is a
small truck, based on the Russian GAZ-63 (itself in Chinese service as the
Sungri-58), used by North Korea, Iran and China, though in China it is largely
out of service and sold as military surplus.
It is a 4x4 vehicle with a weapons mount behind the front seat, though
weapon is provided. The primary changes are minor ones made to suit Chinese
production methods and materials. The cab is all metal, but the rear cargo area
has a wooden floor and can be covered by a canvas over bows. The rear cargo area
has folding wooden benches for troop transport.
However, a more common use of the Sungri-61 is more commonly used as an
artillery tractor. The Sungri-61 is powered by a GAZ-11 gasoline engine
developing 70 horsepower. It is known to have weaker leaf springs in the
suspension than the GAZ-63, and despite its 4x4 drive, it makes the Sungri-61
not well suited for off-road travel. The carburetor is also crudely copied, and
this leads to increased fuel consumption. Because of the carburetor, the
Sungni-61 is also hard to start.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$3,683 |
G A |
1.76 tons |
3.86 tons |
2+6 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
158/60 |
43/17 |
195 |
34 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Norinco Blade FAV
Notes: A very
new vehicle to the Chinese Army, the proper designation of their FAV is as yet
unknown; the “Blade” moniker appears in internet searches often, but may not be
correct. The Norinco FAV was
developed for airborne, special operations and light forces as a small, fast
raiding vehicle. It is basically a
heavily modified BJ2020 jeep, turned into a vehicle similar in concept and
design to the US Chenowith-made FAVs.
The Norinco FAV is a 4x4 vehicle using a lightweight 108-horsepower
gasoline engine and transmission.
It is a fast, light vehicle capable of carrying a variety of weapons on two
weapons mounts: one in front of the commander’s position for a medium or light
weapon such as a medium or light machinegun or SAW, and one on the rollbar
capable of mounting weapons as heavy as a 23mm autocannon or heavy ATGM
launcher. The small size of the
vehicle allows several to be placed aboard a cargo aircraft or sling-loaded on
helicopters.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Norinco FAV does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$2,766 |
G, A |
500 kg |
1.95 tons |
2+2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
393/198 |
109/55 |
60 |
48 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |