Dongfeng Mengshi CSK131

The Dongfeng CSK131 Mengshi(brave soldier) is a Chinese 4x4 off-road armored vehicle. It was developed by Dongfeng Motor Group. The basis of the vehicle is a modified copy of american commercial Hummer H1.

The Dongfeng CSK131 has got an armored hull and provides protection for the passengers against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. This vehicle is most of the time seen with armored windscreen shutters. All-round protection is against 7.62x39 mm ball rounds from a 100 m range. Front arc withstands hits from 7.62x39 mm armor-piercing rounds.

The CSK131 accommodates driver and 5 passengers. Vehicle has a payload capacity of 2 000 kg and can carry various cargo and supplies instead of troops. It can also tow light trailers and artillery pieces.

The Dongfeng CSK131 can mount various weapons on top of the roof. This vehicle can be fitted with shielded machine gun position or remotely-controlled weapon station. It was seen armed with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, and 35 mm automatic grenade launcher.

Vehicle is powered by an ISDe 200-41 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 200 hp. It is a license-produced Cummins engine. Vehicle has a full-time all-wheel drive and is fitted with a central tyre inflation system. It improved mobility over difficult terrains, such as sand, mud and snow. Wide track of this vehicle allows to drive in tracks left by the main battle tanks. Vehicle is equipped with a self-recovery winch.