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Land ForcesChina

PLZ-89 (Type 89)

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 1989Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.5 m
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System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction1989
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.5 m21 ftMed[1]
Width3.4 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight20 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe Type 89 uses a tracked chassisMed[1]
Engine12V150L12Med[1]
Engine power450 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Swim speed89 km/h55 mph · 48 ktMed[1]
Fording, without Preparation1.0 mMed[1]
Fording, with PreparationAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorArmor of the Type 89 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorArmor of the Type 89 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x QJC88 12.7mm Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Fire control
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Variants
SH3Is an improved version of the Type 89, developed for export. It can be seen as a China's newly-built equivalent to the Soviet 2S1 Gvosdika. It offers greater mobility, improved fire control system and delivers greater fi[1]
PLZ-07Is a successor of the Type 89. This artillery system is widely used by the China's army. It utilizes a similar 122 mm howitzer, but has a new tracked chassis. It has greater mobility, improved fire control system and del[1]
PLZ-07BIs a version of the PLZ-07, developed for China's marine corps. This artillery system is fully-amphibious and can be launched at sea from amphibious assault ships and swim over short distances to shore.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Projectile32 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
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Summary

The PLZ-89 (Type 89) Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is used by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace Type 85 and Type 70 122 mm self-propelled howitzer. PLZ-89 was first unveiled to the public during the 1999 National Day military parade.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PLZ-89 (Type 89) Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), 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