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Land ForcesChina

PTL-02

6x6 armored tank destroyerFielded 2005Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
PTL-02
Photo: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, U.S. Air Force · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type6x6 armored tank destroyer
Date of introduction2005
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Dimensions and weight
Width2.9 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight19 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineBF8L413F 4-strokeMed[1]
Engine power320 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed85 km/h53 mph · 46 ktMed[1]
SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring SuspensionsMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor TypeVehicle has a welded steel armor hull. It provides all-round protection from 12.7 mm machine gun fire.Med[1]
Turret Armor10 mm (Against 12.7 mm Rounds)Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Protection6 Smoke Grenade launchersMed[1]
Armament
Elevation−10° to +20°Med[1]
Main armamentType 86, 100 mmMed[1]
Secondary armamentNSV (Russian НСВ Никитина-Соколова-Волкова)Med[1]
Maximum firing range8.2 km5 mi · 4 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSFire control and observation systems of the PTL02 were developed from the Type 88 main battle tank and are rather simple.Med[1]
Thermal Tank CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Variants
WMA301The 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.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
APFSDS-T Tungsten100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
INA
Muzzle velocity
1,575 m/s
Armor 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).
APFSDS100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
INA
Muzzle velocity
1,548 m/s
Armor penetration
225 mm at 1000 m
HE-FRAG100 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
8.2 km5 mi · 4 nmi
Quantity
INA
Muzzle velocity
700 m/s
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaMyanmar
Sources
  1. PTL-02 Chinese 6x6 Armored Tank Destroyer, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)