PTL-02 Chinese 6x6 Armored Tank Destroyer

PTL-02

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Basic Information

Name

PTL-02 Chinese 6x6 Armored Tank Destroyer

Designation

PTL-02

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

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Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

2005

Description

The PTL02 tank destroyer is based on the Type 92 wheeled armored vehicle and is fielded along with the Type 92 infantry fighting vehicles and Type 92 armored personnel carriers.

Ground Specifications

Crew 5

Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)

Main Weapon 100 mm gun

Engine Diesel (320 hp)

Active Protection None

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 85.0 km/h

Range 600.0 km

Variants

WMA301 The WMA301 is an export version. It can be identified by a wedge-shaped turret. This vehicle is armed with a 105 mm gun, which is compatible with all standard NATO ammunition.

Systems

Alternative Designation PTL-02

Type Tank Destroyer

Crew 5 ea

Maximum Effective Range 800 km

Night Vision Yes

Anti-Aircraft Yes

Firing Ports 6 Available on each side

Roof hatches Four (Front an Rear)

Commander Periscopes 3 ea

Gunner Periscopes 4 ea

Dimensions

Length, Hull 6.63 m

Length, Gun Forward INA

Width 2.9 m

Height INA

Weight, Combat 19 tons

Ground Pressure INA

Automotive

Engine Name BF8L413F 4-stroke, 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 320 hp

Fuel Tank 90 liters

Gearbox 5fwd/1rvs 5S-111GPA mechanical gearbox with assisted steering

Cruising Range 600 km

Speed, Maximum Road 85 km/h

Speed, Maximum Cross 80 km/h

Tench Cross 1.2 m wide

Gradient 60%

Stable, Side Slope 30%

Platform Tthe automotive platform is a modified Chinese-made Tiema XC2030 6X6 truck, which is based on the conventional Mercedes-Benz 2026 truck.

Suspension Independent Coil Spring Suspensions

Brakes Hydraulic Disk Brakes

Tires Run Flat (capable of 30 kph even if all are damaged).

Communication

Radio RC-83

Telephone VIC-83

Main Gun

System

Name Type 86

Type Anti-Tank Gun

Caliber 100 mm

Length 9.16 m

Barrel Length 6.3 m

Width 1.8 m

Height 1.5 m

Elevation −10° to +20°

Traverse 360°

Rate of Fire 14 rpm (max possible) 10 rpm (max likely) 4 to 6 rpm (typical)

Muzlze Velocity See Ammunition

Maximum Firing Range See Ammunition

Ammunition (Option 1)

Name 3BM-2

Type APFSDS-T Tungsten

Caliber 100 mm

Muzzle Velocity 1,575 m/s

Maximum Range 3,000 m

Penetration 230 mm at 500 m (9 in at 550 yd) ;180 mm at 2,000 m (7 in at 2,200 yd); 140 mm at 3,000 m (5.5 in at 3,300 yd).

Basic Load INA

Ammunition (Option 2)

Name 3BM23/3UBM10

Type APFSDS

Caliber 100 mm

Muzzle Velocity 1,548 m/s

Maximum Range 3,000 m

Penetration 225 mm at 1000 m

Basic Load INA

Ammunition (Option 3)

Name 3OF12/3OF35

Type HE-FRAG

Caliber 100 mm

Muzzle Velocity 700 m/s

Maximum Range 8,200 m

Penetration INA

Basic Load INA

Auxiliary Weapon System

System

Name NSV (Russian НСВ Никитина-Соколова-Волкова)

Type 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun

Length 1,560 mm

Diameter INA

Mass (Gun Only) 25 kg

Mass (on Tripod) 41 kg

Mass (50 Round Belt) 11 kg

Feed System 50 Round Belt

Sights Iron Sights

Ammunition

Type Heavy Machine Gun

Caliber 12.7x108 mm

Muzzle Velocity 845 m/s

Number of Rounds 50 Round Belt

Effective Fire Range (vs. Air Maximum) 1,500 m

Effective Fire Range (vs. Ground Targets)) 2,000 m

Armor Penetration Available

Notes The 12.7×108mm can be used to engage a wide variety of targets on the battlefield, and will destroy unarmored vehicles, penetrate lightly armored vehicles and damage external ancillary equipment (i.e.: searchlights, radar, transmitters, vision blocks, engine compartment covers) on heavily armored vehicles such as tanks

Fire Control

Name INA

Computerized FCS Fire control and observation systems of the PTL02 were developed from the Type 88 main battle tank and are rather simple.

Thermal Tank Commander Yes

Thermal Gunner Yes

Main Gun Stabilization Yes

Range, Day Sight INA

Range, Night Sight INA

IFF INA

Automatic Fire Suppression System Yes

Protection

Hull Armor Type Vehicle has a welded steel armor hull. It provides all-round protection from 12.7 mm machine gun fire.

Turret Armor 10 mm (Against 12.7 mm Rounds)

Applique Armor No

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System No

Mine Clearing INA

Self-Entrenching Blade No

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Protection 6 Smoke Grenade launchers

Survivability Obstacle-Clearing Blade Available

Image Sources

Notes https://www.militarytoday.com/artillery/ptl02.htm;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Wheeled Heavy Armored Vehicles

Land > Heavy Armored Vehicles > Wheeled Heavy Armored Vehicles

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

6.63 m

Width

2.9 m

Height

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Weight

19000 kg

Operators (2)

China

Myanmar

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