Country of origin |
China |
Entered service |
2007 |
Configuration |
4x4 |
Cab seating |
1 + 4 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight (empty) |
? |
Payload capacity |
0.5 / 0.75 t |
Length |
? |
Width |
? |
Height |
? |
Mobility |
Engine |
Nissan 3.2-liter diesel |
Engine power |
140 hp |
Maximum road speed |
~ 120 km/h |
Range |
1 000 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
60% |
Side slope |
40% |
Vertical step |
~ 0.4 m |
Trench |
~ 0.4 m |
Fording |
0.6 m |
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The Beijing
BJ2022 is a Chinese light utility vehicle. It is also referred
as "Yongshi" or Brave Warrior. It was jointly developed by Beijing
Auto Works and Chrysler. A concept vehicle was revealed in 2002.
Chinese Army got very interested in the project, as it was looking
to replace the ubiquitous
BJ212 and
BJ2020 light utility vehicles. So a couple of prototypes were
made specially for the Chinese army. Eventually it has been adopted. Production of the the BJ2022
began in 2005. Deliveries to the Chinese Army began in 2007. In 2009
due to financial troubles in the US the Chrysler left the joint
venture and granted Beijing Auto Works the rights to continue
production of this vehicle under its own name. Currently the BJ2022 is
being produced in large numbers. It is the most widely
used 4x4 vehicle in the Chinese army. It is also used by some
paramilitary and law enforcement units.
The BJ2022
is based on a Jeep Cherokee, but is longer and wider. The new
vehicle is larger
and more spacious than the older BJ2020. It is used as a troop and
cargo transport, command vehicle or reconnaissance vehicle.
A baseline
BJ2022 has a fully-enclosed 4-door body. This vehicle has a 500 kg
payload capacity. It carries 5 soldiers, including the driver.
Windscreen can be folded over the bonnet and top and side windows
removed in order to reduce vehicle height. It has a trailer hitch
and can tow light trailers or artillery pieces with a maximum weight
of 500 kg.
Other body
types are also available. There are 4-door vehicles with open top,
2-door vehicles with hard top, 2-door pickup, and possibly some
other. Some of them can carry up to 8 men, including the driver.
These vehicles have 500 kg or 750 kg capacity, depending on the
version. Payload capacity corresponds with the towed load. A lightly
armored version has also been developed.
This vehicle
is powered by a 3.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine, sourced from
Nissan. It developed 140 hp. Civil versions are also available with a 2.7-liter petrol engine,
also sourced by Nissan. Vehicle is fitted with a front-mounted
self-recovery winch.
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