The Chinese SX2190 truck

The Chinese SX2190 truck

The Chinese SX2190 truck is another PLA vehicle based on Western designs. The vehicle is a result of a co-production agreement with former Austrian firm (now part of GDLS) Steyr-Daimler-Puch. The vehicle entered PLA service in the late 90’s, as a 7 ton cargo truck. Its also used to tow artillery guns and carrying engineering equipment.

The Chinese SX2190 truck Specifications

Seating: 1+3 (or 1+1 with one bed)
Configuration: 6X6
Weight (laden, off-road): 18,500kg
Weight (unladen): 11,500kg
Max load (off-road): 7,000kg
Max load (road): 10,000kg
Max towed load: 10,000kg
Length: 7.994m
Width: 2.550m
Height: 2.670m
Wheel base: 3.375m / 1.400m
Track (front/rear): 2.072m / 2.072m
Ground clearance: 385mm
Fuel tank capacity: 400 litres
Max speed: 80km/h
Max gradient: 60%
Turning radius: 9m
Fording: 1.2m
Tyres: 15.5X20, 18 plies nylon