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PGZ95
General Facts
- TYPE
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun - ORIGIN
China - NICKNAMES
PGZ04A
Type 90-II, Type 90-III (development designations)
Type 95 - DESIGNED
Early 1990's - DESIGNER
Northwest Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering - PRODUCTION
1995 - present - PRODUCERS
China - NORINCO - QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
All weather capability
Mixture of guns and missiles
Limited speed
Introduction
The PGZ95 is a modern self-propelled anti-aircraft gun of Chinese origin. It is the first of its kind to be adopted in numbers by the PLA. The PGZ95 has many design elements of the Italian SIDAM system, which is also fitted with four 25mm autocannon.
Layout
The PGZ95 is based on tracked chassis specifically designed for this system. The driver and commander are seated side by side in the hull behind the engine. The gunner is seated in the turret. On each side of the turret there are two 25mm autocannon and two QW-2 surface to air missiles.
Firepower
The main weapon system of the PGZ95 are the four 25mm Type 87 autocannon. They have a cyclic rate of fire of 600 to 700 rounds per minute each and can be used up to distances of 2.5 km. The four QW-2 missiles are similar in capabilities to the shoulder-launched variants. They are used to engage targets at longer range, up to 6 km or to a maximum altitude of 3.5 km.
Fire control
The fire control systems on the PGZ95 provide an all weather capability. On top of the turret the CLC-1 radar is fitted. It has a detection and tracking range of 11 km. An electro-optical fire control system is fitted at the front of the turret. This includes both a day time TV tracking camera and infra-red tracking camera. A laser range finder aids in distance estimation.
Protection
The armor on the PGZ95 protects the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters. On each side of the turret there is a bank of four smoke grenade launchers. It is likely that a NBC system is fitted.
Mobility
The tracked chassis provides the PGZ95 with good cross country mobility. The maximum speed is rather limited.
Users
The PGZ95 is the main self-propelled anti-aircraft gun in Chinese service. It is the first self-propelled anti-aircraft gun to be acquired in quantity. The PGZ95 may become available for exports in the future.
PGZ95
The PGZ95 is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. It is armed with a mixture of four 25mm autocannon and four QW-2 surface to air missiles. The electro optical fire control system and radar provide an all weather capability. There are no variants of the PGZ95 fire unit, except for the battery command post vehicle.
- Specifications:
- PGZ95
Type | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun |
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Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
Length | 6.71 m |
Width | 3.2 m |
Height | 3.40 m (radar down), 4.82 m (radar up) |
Ground clearance | ? |
Weight | 22.5 t combat load |
Ground pressure | ? |
Wheelbase | Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear |
Turn radius | ? |
Engine | ? |
Power ratio | ? |
---|---|
Transmission | ? |
Speed | 53 km/h |
Fuel | ? |
Range | 450 km |
Wall | ? |
Trench | ? |
Gradient | ? |
Fording | ? |
Armor | Steel |
NBC equipment | ? |
Night vision | ? |
---|---|
Smoke | 2x4 smoke grenade dischargers |
Remarks | CLC-1 pulse doppler radar, 11 km range |
Armament | 25mm Type 87 autocannon (4x) QW-2 SAM (4x) |
Weapon1 | 25mm Type 87 autocannon in quadruple mount powered elevation 360° traverse, powered |
Weapon2 | QW-2 surface to air missile in quadruple mount 4 rounds ready to fire elevation and traverse as main armament |
Weapon3 | - |
Weapon4 | - |
Weapon5 | - |
Weapon6 | - |
PGZ95 CP
The battery command post is based on the same tracked chassis as the PGZ95 fire unit. It has a raised roof to allow for more working space and is fitted with the large CLC-2 radar. This surveillance radar provides detection up to 45 km and up to an altitude of 4.5 km. Up to 5 km data can be exchanged digitally. A 12.7mm QJC88 heavy machine gun is fitted for self-defense.
- Specifications:
- PGZ95 CP
Type | Radar vehicle |
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Crew | 5 (commander, driver, 3 operators) |
Length | 6.8 m |
Width | 3.2 m |
Height | 3.38 m (radar down), 4.58 m (radar up) |
Ground clearance | ? |
Weight | 22.5 t combat load |
Ground pressure | ? |
Wheelbase | Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear |
Turn radius | ? |
Engine | ? |
Power ratio | ? |
---|---|
Transmission | ? |
Speed | 53 km/h |
Fuel | ? |
Range | 450 km |
Wall | ? |
Trench | ? |
Gradient | ? |
Fording | ? |
Armor | Steel |
NBC equipment | ? |
Night vision | ? |
---|---|
Smoke | 2x4 smoke grenade dischargers |
Remarks | CLC-2 S-band surveillance radar, 45 km range, 4.5 km altitude |
Armament | 12.7mm W85 heavy machine gun |
Weapon1 | 12.7mm W85 heavy machine gun on roof 50 rounds ready to fire manual traverse and elevation non-stabilized |
Weapon2 | - |
Weapon3 | - |
Weapon4 | - |
Weapon5 | - |
Weapon6 | - |