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PTZ-89 (Type 89)

120mm tank destroyerFielded 1988Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.41 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type120mm tank destroyer
Date of introduction1988
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.41 m21 ftMed[1]
Width3.24 m11 ftMed[1]
Height1.47 m5 ftMed[1]
Combat weight30 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisBased on the existing chassis of the Type 321 tracked utility chassisMed[1]
EngineDeutz Type 12150LMed[1]
Engine power520 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed55 km/h34 mph · 30 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed32 km/h20 mph · 17 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.3 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor50 mmMed[1]
Turret Armor50 mmMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipment2 x 4-tube grenade launchersMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x Type 88; 1 x Type 80Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemTSFCS (tank simplified fire-control system)Med[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Laser Range FinderYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
APFSDS-T120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
30 Rounds
Armor penetration
600 mm or RHA at 2,000 m
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PTZ-89 (Type 89) Chinese 120mm Tank Destroyer, 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