This would suggest a front placed engine and transmission and a more accesible and probably larger and more comfortable workspace for the crew. Both front placed engine and rear door could lead to better crew survivability in case of a frontal hit.I found something interesting here.
Looks like they had modified the chassis to include the rear ramp, a departure from usual Chinese practice of just swing door.
I found something interesting here.
Looks like they had modified the chassis to include the rear ramp, a departure from usual Chinese practice of just swing door.