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Land ForcesChina

CSZ-181

6x6 electronic warfare vehicleFielded 2023Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.45 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type6x6 electronic warfare vehicle
Date of introduction2023
ProliferationOrigin country only
Configuration6x6Med[1]
ManufacturerDongfeng Motor CorporationMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.45 m21 ftMed[1]
Width2.38 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.13 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight10.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineThe vehicle can be fitted with YC6DV1 or ISDe 300 40 diesel Med[1]
Cruising range750 km466 mi · 405 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed120 km/h75 mph · 65 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorThe standard protection of the vehicle is sufficient to withstand small-arms fire including 7.62 mm ammunition fired from a distance of 150 m. A video released by China's CCTV7 channel showed that each area of armor was tested against multiMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Summary

The CSZ-181 Chinese 6x6 Electronic Warfare Vehicle has been adapted to serve as an electronic warfare (EW) vehicle for units within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The vehicles are understood to be used for a range of operations, including deception and reconnaissance, as well as jamming and interception.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. CSZ-181 Chinese 6x6 Electronic Warfare Vehicle, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import