Dongfeng CSK131 (East)

The Dongfeng CSK131 is a Chinese light protected vehicle. It was developed by the Dongfeng company as a private venture. It is an armoured version of the Donfeng EQ2050 tactical vehicle, which is widely used by the Chinese armed forces and also being produced for export.

The Dongfeng CSK131 is has got an armoured hull and provides protection for the passengers against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. This vehicle is sometimes seen with armoured windscreen shutters with all-round protection is against 7.62×39 mm ball rounds from 100m.

The CSK131 accommodates driver and five passengers. Vehicle has a payload capacity of 2,000kg and can carry various cargo and supplies instead of troops. It can also tow light trailers and artillery pieces.

The Dongfeng CSK131 can mount various weapons on the roof such as a shielded machine gun position or remotely controlled weapon system. These weapon systems include a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, and 35 mm automatic grenade launcher.

The vehicle is powered by an ISDe 200-41 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 200 hp. The Dongfeng is a dedicated all-wheel drive and is fitted with a central tyre inflation system this improves mobility over difficult terrains, such as sand, mud and snow. The wide tracks of this vehicle allow it to drive in tracks left by the main battle tanks and is equipped with a self-recovery winch.

The asset is designed as a standard Unreal vehicle with an interior, but it can be customized to suit specific project requirements. It is fully drivable, utilizing physics simulations provided by Epic Games’ Chaos Vehicles plugin. Please note that the Chaos Vehicles plugin must be enabled for proper vehicle movement. The scene incorporates Epic Games’ Volumetrics plugin for environmental clouds and utilizes Lumen for advanced lighting effects.

A sample showcase/demo Blueprint is included with an environment map and a user interface (UI). When you “Play” the map, the UI provides camera presets, sliders, and buttons to showcase the key functionalities of the vechiel.

Disclaimer:

This asset includes the use of Epic Games’ Volumetrics plugin and Chaos Vehicles system plugin for demonstration purposes only. However, the vehicle asset can be utilized and modified in personal projects without these plugins enabled.

The Volumetrics plugin is employed to create and render the environmental clouds within the scene, utilizing its volume creation and rendering tools. The Chaos Vehicles system plugin allows for realistic vehicle movement by utilizing advanced physics simulations.

Please note that all rights pertaining to the Volumetrics plugin and the Chaos Vehicles system plugin are the exclusive property of Epic Games. Vigilante makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the usage of Epic’s plugins.

Technical Information:

Features:

– Compliant with SISO Entity Reference No.: N/A

– High-quality vehicle mesh with desert and forest camouflage textures and a detailed interior

– Blueprint-controlled textures for customization

– Emissive materials for headlights and brake lights to enhance performance

– DIS/HLA (RPR FOM) integration ready

– Adjustable hatches, machine gun rotation and elevation

– Armed with a 12.7 mm machine gun, including associated effects

– Realistic wheeled handeling and visual effects for dynamic dust simulation when driven

– Detailed damaged vehicle state with fire and smoke effects

Number of Blueprints: 20

Input: Keyboard, Mouse, DIS / HLA (RPR FOM) Protocols

Network Replicated: No, requires integration into a Network Replicated Product or System

Supported Development Platforms: Win-64

Windows: Yes

Mac: No

Documentation (PDF): Click here for Vehicle Documentation

Customization Guide (PDF): Click here for the Vigilante Asset Guide