New ultra-light 4×4 all-terrain vehicle spotted in China

A cutting-edge Chinese tactical vehicle was spotted during exercise of the Special Forces.

A new ultra-light 4×4 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) of Special Forces has been seen in a video showed training exercise of the Chinese 76th Group Army at the training base of the Gobi in Northwest China.

According to a local source, a new ATV is a highly mobile, multi-configurable, off-road vehicle that can be rapidly deployed in missions even in the most difficult terrains.

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These ultralight vehicles were designed for expeditionary forces and provide foot soldiers ability to move much faster. The new ATV lack armor, but rely on their speed and high off-road mobility in order to avoid contact with enemy. They can operate on off-road routes, that are not accessible to enemy vehicles.

It can be airlifted internally by transport helicopters or tactical cargo aircraft. These all-terrain vehicles can be also airdropped.

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