PTZ-89 (Type 89) Chinese 120mm Tank Destroyer

Type 89

Tank Destroyer

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Basic Information

Name

PTZ-89 (Type 89) Chinese 120mm Tank Destroyer

Designation

Type 89

Alternate Designation

Type 89; PTZ-89; WA320

Equipment Type

Tank Destroyer

Manufacturer

NORINCO

Date of Introduction

1988

Description

The PTZ-89 (Type 89) Chinese 120mm Tank Destroyer was a Chinese armored vehicle developed by Norinco for the People’s Liberation Army. The vehicle is developed in the 1980s and entered service in 1988. Armed with a 120mm smooth-bore gun, it was intended to combat newer generations of Western and Russian main battle tanks that were equipped with composite armor and 120 and 125mm caliber guns. Despite a successful development process, with the end of the Cold War, it became apparent that the weapon was no longer needed. Production was halted in 1995 after around 100 examples had been built.[3] It had several shortcomings, including thin armor, high maintenance costs, and an unstabilized gun that could not fire on the move and had a relatively short range. It was phased out in favor of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). An official retirement ceremony was held by the 39th Army Group on 3 November 2015

Ground Specifications

Crew 5

Engine Diesel (520 hp)

Active Protection None

NBC Protection Yes

System

Alternative Designation Type 89; PTZ-89; WA320

Type Tank Destroyer

Manufacturer NORINCO

Chassis Based on the existing chassis of the Type 321 tracked utility chassis

Crew 5 ea

Dimensions

Length 6.41 m

Width 3.24 m

Height 1.47 m

Weight, Combat 30,000 kg

Automotive

Engine Name Deutz Type 12150L

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 520 hp

Cruising Range 450 km

Speed, Maximum Road 55 km/h

Speed, Average Cross 32 km/h

Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 40 %

Vertical Step 0.70 m

Fording Depth 1.3 m

Main Weapon System

System

Name INA

Type Smoothbore gun

Caliber 120 mm

Maximum Rate of Fire 10 rds/min

Muzzle Velocity 1,646 m/s

Maximum Elevation 18 degrees

Maximum Depression -8 degrees

Maximum Effective Range 2,000-2,500 m

Ammunition

Name 120-II

Type APFSDS-T

Caliber 120 mm

Armor Penetration 600 mm or RHA at 2,000 m

Other rounds carried HE, HE-FRAG, and HEAT

Basic Load 30 Rounds

Auxiliary Weapon System

System

Name 1 x Type 88

Type Heavy Machine Gun

Caliber 12.7 mm

Sustained Rate of Fire 100 rpm

Maximum Rate of Fire 600 rds/min

Maximum Firing Range (Air) 1,500 m

Maximum Firing Range (Ground) 2,000 m

Ammunition

Type AP-I

Caliber 12.7 x 108

Muzzle Velocity 850 m/s

Basic Load 300 rounds

Auxiliary Weapon System

System

Name 1 x Type 80

Type Coaxial Machine Gun

Caliber 7.62mm

Maximum Rate of Fire 800 rpm

Rate of Fire 250 rpm

Ammunition

Caliber 7.62 mm

Muzzle Velocity 840 m/s

Effective Range 1,500 m

Basic Load 2,000 rounds

Fire Control System

Name TSFCS (tank simplified fire-control system)

Computerized FCS Yes

Main Gun Stabilization No

Indirect Fire Yes. Range - 900m with HEAT

Night Vision Yes

Laser Range Finder Yes

Protection

Hull Armor 50 mm

Turret Armor 50 mm

Applique Armor No

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System No

Mine Clearing No

Self-Entrenching Blade No

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment 2 x 4-tube grenade launchers

Image Sources

Notes https://www.quora.com/What-was-the-real-difference-between-tank-destroyers-assault-guns-and-self-propelled-guns-during-WW2-How-often-were-they-used-interchangeably; https://tank-afv.com/coldwar/China/type-89-tank-destroyer.php; https://www.reddit.com/r/Warthunder/comments/9dzs6h/chinese_type_89_tank_destroyer_equivalent_to_the/;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems

Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

6.41 m

Width

3.24 m

Height

1.47 m

Weight

30000 kg

Operators (1)

China

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