{
  "id": "ptl-02",
  "name": "PTL-02",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "6x6 armored tank destroyer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2005,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "MMR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "The PTL02 tank destroyer is based on the Type 92 wheeled armored vehicle and is fielded along with the Type 92 infantry fighting vehicles and Type 92 armored personnel carriers.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.9,
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 19,
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "BF8L413F 4-stroke",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 320,
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 85,
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Independent Coil Spring Suspensions",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "−10° to +20°",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Fire control and observation systems of the PTL02 were developed from the Type 88 main battle tank and are rather simple.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Tank Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor Type",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Vehicle has a welded steel armor hull. It provides all-round protection from 12.7 mm machine gun fire.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "10 mm (Against 12.7 mm Rounds)",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "6 Smoke Grenade launchers",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "Type 86, 100 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "NSV (Russian НСВ Никитина-Соколова-Волкова)",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 8.2,
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "APFSDS-T Tungsten",
      "role": "100 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "1,575 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "230 mm at 500 m (9 in at 550 yd) ;180 mm at 2,000 m (7 in at 2,200 yd); 140 mm at 3,000 m (5.5 in at 3,300 yd)."
      },
      "range_km": 3,
      "qty": "INA"
    },
    {
      "name": "APFSDS",
      "role": "100 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "1,548 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "225 mm at 1000 m"
      },
      "range_km": 3,
      "qty": "INA"
    },
    {
      "name": "HE-FRAG",
      "role": "100 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "700 m/s"
      },
      "range_km": 8.2,
      "qty": "INA"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "WMA301",
      "text": "The WMA301 is an export version. It can be identified by a wedge-shaped turret. This vehicle is armed with a 105 mm gun, which is compatible with all standard NATO ammunition.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ptl-02"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": {
    "file": "ptl-02.jpg",
    "thumb": "ptl-02-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, U.S. Air Force",
    "license": "Public domain",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Djibouti_WMA-301_tank_destroyer_during_Independence_Day_parade_2015_DVIDS2037247.jpg",
    "title": "File:Djibouti WMA-301 tank destroyer during Independence Day parade 2015 DVIDS2037247.jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (Public domain)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/ptl-02.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-ptl-02": {
      "title": "PTL-02 Chinese 6x6 Armored Tank Destroyer",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PTL-02_Chinese_6x6_Armored_Tank_Destroyer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}