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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.

Variants

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.

TypeSelf-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Crew3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Length6.71 m
Width3.2 m
Height3.40 m (radar down), 4.82 m (radar up)
Ground clearance?
Weight22.5 t combat load
Ground pressure?
WheelbaseTracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear
Turn radius?
Engine?
Power ratio?
Transmission?
Speed53 km/h
Fuel?
Range450 km
Wall?
Trench?
Gradient?
Fording?
ArmorSteel
NBC equipment?
Night vision?
Smoke2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
RemarksCLC-1 pulse doppler radar, 11 km range
Armament25mm Type 87 autocannon (4x)
QW-2 SAM (4x)
Weapon125mm Type 87 autocannon in quadruple mount
powered elevation
360° traverse, powered
Weapon2QW-2 surface to air missile in quadruple mount
4 rounds ready to fire
elevation and traverse as main armament
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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.

TypeRadar vehicle
Crew5 (commander, driver, 3 operators)
Length6.8 m
Width3.2 m
Height3.38 m (radar down), 4.58 m (radar up)
Ground clearance?
Weight22.5 t combat load
Ground pressure?
WheelbaseTracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear
Turn radius?
Engine?
Power ratio?
Transmission?
Speed53 km/h
Fuel?
Range450 km
Wall?
Trench?
Gradient?
Fording?
ArmorSteel
NBC equipment?
Night vision?
Smoke2x4 smoke grenade dischargers
RemarksCLC-2 S-band surveillance radar, 45 km range, 4.5 km altitude
Armament12.7mm W85 heavy machine gun
Weapon112.7mm W85 heavy machine gun on roof
50 rounds ready to fire
manual traverse and elevation
non-stabilized
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