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PGZ-88 (Type 88)

37mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gunFielded 1989Pending verification
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System
Type37mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Date of introduction1989
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Combat weight35 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe Type 88 SPAAG is mounted on a tracked chassis of the Type 79 main battle tank.Med[1]
Engine power570 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorProtection from small arms fire and shell splintersMed[1]
Turret ArmorChassis of the Type 88 is well protected for a SPAAG system, however turret has only thin armor, which protects against small arms fire.Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Ballistic ComputerYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Rifle37 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
1,000 rounds
Summary

The PGZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese 37mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun, the PLA's first-generation fully automatic self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery [SPAAA] system, features a Type 74 twin-37mm AAA mounted on a Type 69 MBT chassis. The turret is welded and fully enclosed with search radar and fire control equipment on top.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PGZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese 37mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import