China today has by far the largest number of armored fighting vehicles in the world, and this detailed reference explores the main battle tanks, AFVs, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled guns, and missile-launching platforms in service since 1945, with an emphasis on the latest technology. They’re organized historically by type, and illustrated with expert profile artworks for each entry and complete with technical specifications.
A colorful guide to the most significant Chinese AFVs deployed in the modern era.
With 7,450 vehicles, China today has by far the largest number of armored fighting vehicles of any army in the world. Chinese Tanks & AFVs explores the main battle tanks, armored fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled guns, and missile-launching platforms in service since 1945, with an emphasis on the latest technology. Organized historically by type, the entries include the Type 98 and 90 tanks, the Type 80/85/88 held in reserve, and the Type 99 used by elite battalions—as well as the YW-306 self-propelled rocket launcher and the PLA PL0 100mm assault gun. Illustrated with expert profile artworks for each entry and complete with technical specifications, this detailed reference guide is a must for modelers and enthusiasts with an interest in modern military technology.
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Fully illustrated guide to the tanks and AFVs in service with the Chinese PLA with colour profile artworks and technical specifications
Introduction
Main Battle Tanks
Type 58
Type 59
Type 62
Type 63
Type 69
Type 80
Type 85
Type 88
Type 90
Type 96
Type 99
VT-4 export model
ZTQ-15
Armoured Personnel Carriers and Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Type 77
Type 89 APC
Type 90/92 APC (WZ551)
WZ551 APC
Type 85 /YW-309 IFV
ZDS-90 IFV
YW-306 self-propelled rocket launcher
ZBD-97
ZBD-2000
ZBD-04 IFV
ZBD 09 Snow Leopard
Self-Propelled Guns
Type 83 Self-propelled howitzer
PTL-02 tank destroyer
PZG-88 SPAAG
Type 80 SPAAG
Type 95 SPAAG
PGZ-07 SPAAG
Yitian ADS
Type 70-I
Type 83
PLZ-45
PLZ 52
Type 89 tank destroyer
PLL-09 assault gun
PLZ-05
PLZ-07
Glossary and Abbreviations
PLA Ground Forces Data
Index
Martin J. Dougherty is a former defence consultant and freelance writer specializing in military and defence topics. He is the author of Small Arms 1945-Present, Aircraft, Tanks and Artillery of the Ukraine War, Drones, and books on personal self-defence including Unarmed Combat. He lives in northern England.
