PGZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese 37mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
PGZ-88
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Other
Basic Information
Name
PGZ-88 (Type 88) Chinese 37mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Designation
PGZ-88
Alternate Designation
PGZ-88; Type 88;
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
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. The performance of Type 88 was unsatisfactory, and the system never entered production. Development activity subsequently focused on work on the new Type 90II.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
2 x 37 mm Guns
Engine
Diesel (570 hp)
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
50.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PGZ-88; Type 88;
Type
37mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Crew
4 ea
Chassis
The Type 88 SPAAG is mounted on a tracked chassis of the Type 79 main battle tank.
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
35,000 kg
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
570 hp
Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
50 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
1 m
Trench
2 m
Fording Depth
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
INA
Type
2 x 37 mm Guns
Barrel Length
INA
Weight
INA
Rate of Fire
380 rds/min
Maximum Range of Fire
7,200 m
Automatic Loader
Yes
Elevation
- 5 to + 85 degrees
Traverse
360 degrees
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
37 mm
Cartridge
INA
Basic Load
1,000 rounds
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
INA
Optical Sights
Yes
Electro-Optical Director
Yes
Ballistic Computer
Yes
Reaction Time
6-11 seconds
Radar System
Name
INA
Type
Surveillance Radar
Maximum Detection Range
15 km
Maximum Detection Altitude
3 km
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection from small arms fire and shell splinters
Turret Armor
Chassis of the Type 88 is well protected for a SPAAG system, however turret has only thin armor, which protects against small arms fire.
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Land > Air Defense > Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
35000 kg
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