Dongfeng Mengshi is a family of 4×4off-road vehicles developed by Dongfeng Motor Group. Early generations of the vehicle are license-built Hummer H1, while later generations of the vehicles are of indigenous design. Dongfeng Mengshi generally follows the trend of American military requirements. For example, CSK-141 is the Chinese equivalent of armor-plated reinforced Humvee while CSK-181 is the Chinese equivalent of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
EQ2050
First generation of Mengshi is a licence-built of Hummer H1. It has got a Cummins EQ150-20 engine. However, it doesn't receive an official designation and only seen limited service within PLA.
EQ2060
Second generation of Mengshi. Improvements based on EQ2050. It has new engine and cabin design for comfort. It only seen limited service within PLA.
CSK-131
Dongfeng CSK131 is Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation. The chassis has been completely redesigned from EQ2060 with new engine and electronics including onboard computers with digital map software and Beidou satellite communication and positioning system, one night-vision camera for driver and one for the rear door. It's one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA. All CSK-131 are equipped with a manually controlled turret. ;Dimensions and weight:
Weight : 4,900 kg
Payload capacity: 1,400 kg
Length: 5,100mm
Width: 2,400mm
Height: 2,000mm
CSK-141 (CS/VN11)
Dongfeng CSK141 is a Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation. Although sharing a lot of similarities to the CSK-131, the chassis of CSK-141 has a much longer wheelbase with a longer crew cabin having space for 10 infantry. CSK141 shares similar electronics with CSK131 such as computer, satellite suite and night vision cameras. This vehicle features unusual clamshell doors on either side which the door divide into upper and lower part. It's one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA. All CSK-141 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret that can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers. The Dongfeng EQ2101 variants features a 6x6 configuration, and the CS/VN11 is the export version. First released in 2016, CS/VN11 has conventional side doors instead of clamshell type side doors. ;Dimensions and weight:
Weight : 6,300 kg
Payload capacity: 1,200 kg
Length: 5,800mm
Width: 2,400mm
Height: 2,000mm
EQ2111
EQ2111 is the prototype for next generationMRAP light tactical vehicle. ;Dimensions and weight:
Weight : 8,500 kg
Payload capacity: 2,200 kg
Length: 5,950mm
Width: 2,485mm
Height: 2,430mm
CSK-182
CSK-182 is the shorter version of CSK-181 with six seats including one driver and one weapon station operator. It's based on EQ2111.
CSK-181
CSK-181 is the new generation of light tactical vehicle developed by Dongfeng for PLA. CSK-181 is based on CSK-141 with one driver, one weapon station operator as co-driver with eight infantry seats. The variant has improved satellite communication capability, longer range night-vision cameras and most importantly, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protection capability. All CSK-181 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret, which can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers. Currently, the vehicle is being tested within PLAGF. ;Dimensions and weight:
Total weight: 6,200 kg
Payload capacity: 1,800 kg
Towing capacity: 2,000 kg
Length: 5,650mm
Width: 2,380mm
Height : 2,125mm
Maximum speed: 120km/h
Minimum speed: 3km/h
CTL181/CTL181A
CTL181 and CTL181A are light protected trucks modified on CSK-181 chassis. ;Dimensions and weight :
