Zhuhai 2016: Variety impresses on skid row
The China South Industries Group Corporation, similar to but lesser known than the China North Industries Corporation (Norinco), exhibited a stunning line-up of skid-steer military vehicles at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China.
An 8x8 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with or without an enclosed roof to keep out inclement weather acted as a personnel carrier, and these were the simplest versions on show. It is unclear who the manufacturer of the 8x8 chassis is, but the line-up was extensive.
Another relatively basic 8x8 version was fitted with a 7.62mm Gatling-type gun on the rollover protection system. This CS/LM weapon
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