List of equipment of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force

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This is a list of military equipment in service with the People's Liberation Army Ground Force, either presently, or former equipment that has since been replaced.

Individual equipment

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Uniform and gears
Type 21 uniform Combat uniform
Field uniform		 China Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.[1]
Type 19 combat uniform Combat uniform China Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.
Type 19 backpack Assault pack
Large rucksack		 China Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.[2]
Type 19 individual carrying system Bulletproof vest
Webbing equipment		 China Featuring Kevlar lining and slot for ballistic plates. Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.[2]
Type 17 combat boots Combat boot China In service. Replaced Type 07 combat boots.[3]
Type 15 heavy bulletproof vest Bulletproof vest
Webbing equipment		 China In service. Featuring integrated webbing equipment and slot for ballistic plates.[4]
Type 07 uniform Combat uniform
Dress uniform		 China Including Type 07 dress uniform, Type 07 parka jacket, etc. Fitted with Type 07 series camouflage.
Type 06 bulletproof vest Bulletproof vest
Webbing equipment		 China In active service, featuring integrated webbing equipment and slot for ballistic plates.[5]
QGF-11 Combat helmet China In service.[6][7]
QGF-03 Combat helmet China In service.[8]
Electronics
Individual combat system Personal computer terminal/battle management system China Tactical information system, including a tablet with camera, and multifunctional night-vision goggles. Soldiers can mark and conduct identification friend or foe (IFF) through the goggles.The Information system carried by each soldier can also send back information to the command center, which is able to track the soldiers movements and give instructions to the soldiers in real time.[9][10]
Other equipment
QNL-95 Bayonet China
Type 20 bedding gears Military bedding China Including Type 20 individual sleeping bag, Type 20 winter camouflage coat, Type 20 winter boots, Type 20 down jacket, Type 20 parka jacket.[11]
Type 19 military gears eyeglasses and other accessories. China Including Type 19 glasses, gloves, underwear, puttee, boonie hat, socks, canteen kit, mess kit, etc.[11]
Type 17 individual tent Tent China Fitted with IR blocking material.[12]
FZD-04/A/B Chemical reconnaissance device China Equipped with the Army chemical defense troops.[13]
BBG011A Night-vision device China In service.[14]
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Small arms and light weapons

Small arms

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Handgun
QSZ-92A/B/193 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum
5.8×21mm DAP92		 China New generation of the Compact/Subcompact/pocket pistols based on the QSZ-92, designed for special forces and military officers. 7- to 15-round magazine.[15]
QSZ-11 Semi-automatic pistol 5.8×21mm DAP92 China Compact version of QSZ-92-5.8mm. 8-round magazine. Designed for military officers, pilots and special forces.
QSW-06 Suppressed pistol 5.8×21mm DCV05 or 5.8×21mm DAP92 China In active service. 20-round magazine. Used by the Special Forces. Replaced the Type 67.[16]
QSZ-92 Semi-automatic pistol 5.8×21mm DAP92 or 9×19mm Parabellum China In active service. 15 or 20-round magazines.[17] Improved variants are called QSZ-92A/B.
Nonlinear line of sight weapon
HD-66[18] Nonlinear line of sight weapons 9×19mm Parabellum China It uses the QSZ-92 as the main pistol, and is an equivalent to the Israeli CornerShot.
CF-06[18] Nonlinear line of sight weapons 9×19mm Parabellum China It uses the QSZ-92 as the main pistol, and is an equivalent to the Israeli CornerShot.
Submachine gun
QCQ-171 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum China In service as of 2019.[19]
QCW-05 Bullpup personal defense weapon 5.8×21mm DAP92 China 50-round magazine. Suppressor is detachable.
QCQ-05 Bullpup submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum China Derived from QCW-05
Type 79 Submachine gun 7.62×25mm Tokarev China 20-round magazine. Limited service.
Assault rifles
QBZ-191 Assault rifle 5.8×42mm China Equipped with QMK-152 3x scope, unveiled in 2019. Replacing the QBZ-95 as the standard service rifle.
QTS-11 Assault rifle
Airburst grenade launcher		 5.8×42mm / 20mm airburst grenade China 20-round magazine and single shot, bolt action 20mm grenade launcher. An equivalent to the American XM29 OICW.[20] It is a variant of the QBZ-03 assault rifle.[21]
QBZ-95-1 Bullpup assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBP87 China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Standard service rifle. Phasing out of service.
QBS-06 Underwater assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBS06 China 24-round magazine.
QBZ-03 Assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBP87 China 30-round magazine. Serving only with the reserve, garrison, border patrol PLAGF units.
QBZ-95 Bullpup assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBP87 China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Standard service rifle. Phasing out of service.
Type 81 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm M43 China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. It is now in service only in the Reserve Forces and militia. Based on elements from the Dragunov, SKS, and AK-47/ AKM series rifles.
Carbine
QBZ-192 Carbine 5.8×42mm China Carbine version of the QBZ-191.
QBZ-95B-1 Carbine 5.8×42mm China Carbine version of the QBZ-95.
QBZ-95B Carbine 5.8×42mm China Carbine version of the QBZ-95.
Type 56 carbine Semi-automatic carbine 7.62×39mm M43 China Used in ceremonial role or reserve training. 10-round internal magazine. Deactivated, use as the ceremonial rifle. Based on the SKS.
Shotguns
QBA-221 Fully-automatic shotgun 18.4 mm shotshell China Fully-automatic shotgun designed for close-quarter raids and anti-drone defense.[22]
QBS-09 Semi-automatic shotgun 18.4 mm shotshell China Semi-automatic combat shotgun developed for the PLA Ground Force.[23]
Type 97 Pump-action shotgun 18.4 mm shotshell China Pump-action shotgun. PLAGF uses a magazine-fed version.
Designated marksman rifle
QBU-191 Selective fire designated marksman rifle 5.8×42mm China 30-round box magazine. Automatic fire mode is retained.
QBU-88 Bullpup semi-automatic rifle 5.8×42mm China 10-round box magazine, effective range, 500 -1000m
Sniper rifles
QBU-203 (CS/LR35) Bolt-action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm China 5-round box magazine.[24]
QBU-202 (CS/LR35) Bolt-action sniper rifle 8.6x70mm China 5-round box magazine.
QBU-141 (CS/LR3) Bolt-action sniper rifle 5.8×42mm China 5.8mm variant of the CS/LR4 with 10-round box magazine.[25]
CS/LR4 (NSG-1) Bolt action rifle 7.62×51mm CS/DFL3 China [26]
Anti-materiel rifles
QBU-201 Anti-materiel precision rifle 12.7×108mm China 5-round box magazine. In service with PLA.
QBU-10 Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle 12.7×108mm China 5-round box magazine. In service with PLA.[27]
QBU-99 Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle 12.7×108mm China The M99B, a bullpup variant, is also produced.[28]
AMR-2 Bolt-action anti-materiel rifle 12.7×108mm China
Light machine guns and light support weapons (LMG/LSW)
QJS-161/QJB-201 Light machine gun 5.8×42mm China 100-round and 150-round belt container.
QBB-95 Bullpup light support weapon 5.8×42mm DBP87 China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Light support weapon variant of the QBZ-95.
QJY-88 Light machine gun 5.8×42mm DBP87 China 100, 200-round magazine or belt. Replaced the Type 67 general-purpose machine gun.
Type 81 LMG Light machine gun 7.62×39mm M43 China 75-round drum magazine. Light machine gun variant of the Type 81 assault rifle.
General-purpose machine guns (GPMG)
QJY-201 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO

7.62×51mm DPM-201

 China [24]
Heavy machine guns (HMG)
QJZ-171 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm China Ultra-lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon. Replacing QJZ-89.
QJG-02 Heavy machine gun 14.5×114mm China Also called the Type 02 anti-aircraft gun. Emplacement.[29]
QJZ-89 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm China Lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon.[30]
QJC-88 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm China
QJG-85 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm China Emplacement.[31]
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Grenades, explosives, and missiles

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Name Type Caliber Origin Image Notes
Rocket launchers
PF-11 Disposable Rocket launcher 93mm China Developed from PF-97. Warheads include HEAT (DZP151), HE-Frag (DZS151), HEAT-MP Bunker Assault (DZG141), Smoke (DZF151), Thermobaric, incendiary, etc[32]
DZJ-08 Disposable recoilless launcher 80mm China
PF-98 Multipurpose Rocket launcher 120mm China
PF-97 Disposable Rocket launcher 93mm China Chinese copy of the RPO-A Shmel.
PF-89 Disposable Rocket launcher 80mm China
FHJ-01 Double-barreled incendiary rocket launcher 62mm China
Type 69 RPG Rocket-propelled grenade 40mm China Chinese variant of Russian RPG-7 (Phasing out)[33]
Anti-tank guided missiles
HJ-20/50 Anti-tank guided missile China
HJ-16 Anti-tank guided missile Tandem shaped charge HEAT China Universal light-weight anti-tank guided missile. Pre- or post-launch lock on with top attack capability. Developed from QN-502C missile.[34]
HJ-13 Anti-tank guided missile China
HJ-12 Anti-tank guided missile Tandem shaped charge HEAT China Fire and forget, man-portable ATGM similar to FGM-148 Javelin.
HJ-11 Anti-tank guided missile Tandem shaped charge HEAT China Man-portable missile launcher improved from HJ-8.
HJ-8 Anti-tank guided missile 120mm China
HJ-73D Anti-tank guided missile 125mm China Upgrade of the original HJ-73. Chinese development of the 9M14 Malyutka.
Man-portable air-defense systems
QN-202 Man-portable air-defense system 40 mm China Micro missile designed to engage drones, helicopters, light vehicles, and fortifications.[35]
QW-4 Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm China 72 mm Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) with imaging infrared homing.
HN-6B Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm China 72 mm Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) with quasi-imaging infrared homing.
QW-3 Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm China 72 mm Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) with semi-active laser homing.
HN-6 Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm China 72 mm Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) with dual-band infrared homing.
QW-2 Man-portable air-defense system 72 mm China 72 mm Man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) with dual-band infrared homing.
Grenade launchers
QLZ-201 Automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm China Crew-served AGL. Uses a 50-round ammo box. Successor to QLZ-04.
QLU-11 Semi-automatic direct-fire programmable grenade launcher 35x32mm China Uses drum magazines with high-precision airburst ammunition
QLG-10 Under-barrel grenade launcher 35x32mm China Designed to be mounted onto QBZ-95, QBZ-95-1, and QBZ-95B-1.
QLB-06 Semi-automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm China Semi-automatic variant of the QLZ-87, with a redesigned action.[36]
QLZ-04 Automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm China
QLZ-87 Automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm China
QLG-91 Under-barrel grenade launcher 35x115mm China Designed to be mounted onto a Type 56 assault rifle. Later variants can be used with the Type 81, Type 87, and QBZ-95.
QLT-89 grenade discharger 50mm China Handheld grenade discharger / lightweight mortar.[37]
DFR-89 incendiary grenade discharger 35mm China Handheld grenade launcher for white phosphorus munitions. Reverse-engineered DM34.[38]
Rifle grenades
Type 90 Rifle grenade 40 mm China 40 mm rifle grenades for the Type 81 assault rifle, Type 87 assault rifle, and QBZ-95. Variants inclue DQP1 HEAT, DQS1 HE-Frag, DQR1 incendiary, DQF1 smoke, DQJ03 HEDP multipurpose.[39]
Hand grenades
DSS-161 Frag grenade China Fragmentation grenade[32]
DSY-151 Thermobaric blast grenade China Thermobaric grenade[32]
DSB-151 Flashbang China Flash and stun grenade[32]
DRH-181/183 Stun grenade China Stun grenade[32]
DSR-161 Incendiary grenade China Incendiary grenade[32]
DSF-161 Smoke grenade China Smoke grenade[32]
FSL-02 Smoke grenade China
Type 86 Frag grenade China
Type 82–2 Frag grenade China
Mines
GLD-260 anti-tank mine Anti-tank mine Tripwire, Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-tank mine. Manually laid. Vibration or pressure triggered.[40]
GLD-230 anti-tank mine Anti-tank mine Tripwire China Third-generation Chinese anti-tank mine. Manually laid. Off-route mine with infrared, sound, and vibration sensors.[40]
GLD-224 anti-tank mine Anti-tank mine Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-tank mine. Rocket or air-dispersed scatterable. Magnetic and pressure sensor.[41]
GLD-151 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Command China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Manually laid. Directional.[42]
GLD-150 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Command China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Manually laid. Directional.[42]
GLD-132 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Command, Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Manually laid. Jumping mine.[42]
GLD-125 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Rocket or air-dispersed scatterable.[42]
GLD-121 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Manually laid. Electronic anti-handling device.[42]
GLD-115 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Rocket or air-dispersed scatterable.[42]
GLD-112 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Pressure China Third-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine. Manually laid.[42]
Type 85 mine Anti-tank mine Pressure China Chinese plastic-cased circular anti-tank blast mine, improved from the Type 72 anti-tank mine. (Phased out)
Type 84 mine Anti-tank mine Pressure China Chinese rocket or air-dispersed scatterable anti-tank mine; magnetic proximity fuze. (Phased out)
Type 81 mine Anti-tank mine Pressure China Chinese rocket or air-dispersed scatterable anti-tank mine; anti-mine clearing design (Phased out)
Type 81 signal mine Signal mine Tripwire, Pressure China Chinese non-lethal sound and light signal mines, which launch two signals after tripping (Phased out)
Type 72 plastic mine Anti-tank mine Pressure China Chinese plastic-cased circular anti-tank blast mine, it is similar to the Russian TM-46 mine. Improved from the Type 69 anti-tank mine. (Phased out)
Type 72 metallic mine Anti-tank mine Pressure China Chinese metal-cased circular anti-tank blast mine, it is similar to the Russian TM-46 mine. The mine has a central plastic-cased, blast-resistant fuze. Improved from the Type 69 anti-tank mine. (Phased out)
Type 72 anti-personnel jumping mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Command, Pressure China Second-generation Chinese jumping mine, improved from the Type 69 anti-personnel mine, used in the Sino-Vietnamese War. (Phased out)
Type 72 anti-personnel mine Anti-personnel mine Tripwire, Pressure China Second-generation Chinese anti-personnel mine, circular plastic mine used by both sides during the Sino-Vietnamese War. (Phased out)[43]
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Mortars and recoilless rifles

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Mortars
PBP-201 (Type 201) 60 mm mortar Uknown China In service. 60 mm lightweight mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower platoons. It features an improved trigger, a laser rangefinder, an integrated fire control unit, and a reflex sight.[44]
PBP-172 (Type 172) 120 mm mortar China In service. 120 mm mortar deployed by light infantry battalion firepower companies.[45]
PP-93 mortar (Type 93) 60 mm mortar China Lightweight 60 mm mortar for the PLAGF mountain and air assault infantry units. PP-89 with an extended barrel for a longer range. Replaced Cold War-era Type 63.[46][47] Phasing out and being replaced by the PBP-201.[44]
PP-89 mortar (Type 89) 60 mm mortar China Lightweight 60 mm mortar for the PLAGF regular infantry units. Replaced Cold War-era Type 63.[46] Phasing out and being replaced by the PBP-201.[44]
PP-89-100 mortar (Type 89-100) 100 mm mortar China In service. 100 mm mortar deployed by the PLAGF regiment-level firepower companies. Replaced Cold War-era Type 71.[46][48]
PP-87 (Type 87) 82 mm mortar 2,880 China In service. 82 mm mortar deployed by the PLAGF battalion-level firepower companies. Replaced Cold War-era Type 67.[46]
W86 (Type 86) 120 mm mortar China Improved from the Type 64. Due to weight issue, it was only produced by limited quantity for the PLA, and many units chose the lighter Type 87 82 mm and Type 89 100 mm mortars instead. Phasing out in 2010 and being replaced by the PBP-172.[45][49]
Recoilless rifles
PF-78 82 mm recoilless gun 3,966 China 82 mm smoothbore recoilless gun improved from the PF-65, designed to provide a rapid, direct fire support to infantry against hard targets such as light tanks, armoured vehicles, and bunkers. It was replaced by the PF-98 120 mm shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons
PF-75 105 mm recoilless rifle China 105 mm recoilless rifle based on the M40 recoilless rifle.
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Other

Export-oriented

Reserve and retired

Further information: List of infantry equipment of the People's Liberation Army of China
  • Chinese 5.8×42mm minigun for export
    Chinese 5.8×42mm minigun for export
  • CS/LG2 grenade machine gun for export
    CS/LG2 grenade machine gun for export
  • Type 64 integrally suppressed pistol
    Type 64 integrally suppressed pistol
  • Type 63 rifle
    Type 63 rifle
  • Type 85 integrally suppressed submachine gun
    Type 85 integrally suppressed submachine gun
  • Type 67 machine gun
    Type 67 machine gun

Artillery

Gun artillery

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Self-propelled howitzer (SPH)
PCL-181 155mm truck-mounted howitzer 630[66] China In service. 155mm howitzer mounted on the tracked chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF combined corps for attachment to heavy combined arms brigades.
PCL-171 122mm vehicle-mounted howitzer 120[66] China In service. 122mm howitzer mounted on the CTL181A assault vehicle chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF light high-mobility combined arms brigades.
PCL-161 122mm truck-mounted howitzer 120[66] China In service. 122mm howitzer mounted on the MV3 truck chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF light combined arms brigades.
PLL-09 122 mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer 600[66] China In service. 122mm howitzer mounted on the Type 08 chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF medium combined arms brigades.
PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted howitzer 300[66] China Phasing out. 122mm howitzer mounted on the truck chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF motorized regiments.
PLZ-07A/B 122 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer 450[66] China PLZ-07B is amphibious capable. In service. 122mm howitzer mounted on the modified ZBD-04 or ZBD-05 chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF heavy and amphibious assault combined arms brigades.
PLZ-05 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer 320[66] China In service. 155mm howitzer mounted on the tracked chassis. Deployed to the PLAGF combined corps for attachment to light and medium combined arms brigades.
PLZ-89 122 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer 400[66] China Phasing out. Amphibious-capable, self-propelled tracked howitzer. Deployed to the PLAGF mechanized regiments.[67]
Towed howitzer
PLL-01 155 mm howitzer Unknown China China's first 155 mm towed howitzer, limited service.
PL-96 (D-30) 122 mm howitzer 300[66]  Soviet Union/ China
PL-59 (M-46) 130 mm howitzer 100[66]  Soviet Union/ China
PL-66 (D-20) 152 mm howitzer 500[66]  Soviet Union/ China
Mortar carrier
CTL181A Mortar Carrier 120 mm vehicle-mounted mortar Unknown China In service.[68]
PLZ-10 120 mm self-propelled gun-mortar 650 China Gun-mortar variant of Type 89A infantry fighting vehicle. (In service)
PLL-05 120 mm self-propelled gun-mortar 500 China In service[69]
PCP-001 84 mm automatic self-propelled gun-mortar 420 China In service
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Multiple rocket artillery

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Multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)
PHL-21 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers China In service. 122mm/220mm modular multiple launch rocket observed in PLAGF service, based on the Dongfeng Mengshi assault vehicle chassis.[70][71]
PHL-20 (SR-7) 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers China In service. 122mm/220mm modular multiple launch rocket, based on the FAW MV3 assault vehicle chassis.
PHL-16 370mm multiple rocket launchers 120+[72] China Modular 300mm/370mm/750mm ammunition system
PHL-03 300mm multiple rocket launchers 175[66] China
PHZ-11 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers 120[66] China In service. 122mm tracked MLRS.
PHL-11 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers 350[66] China In service. 122mm truck-mounted MLRS.
PHZ-89 122mm multiple rocket launchers 375[66] China Phasing out. 122mm tracked MLRS. Type 89s have been modified to include a cover for the 40-round rocket pack. Additionally, the left rear side layer of the launcher has a fully enclosed and armored compartment
PHL-81/90 122mm multiple rocket launchers 200[66] China Phasing out. 122mm truck-mounted MLRS.[73]
PH-63 107mm multiple rocket launchers 1,330[66] China
Tactical Ballistic Missile System
PHL-16 750mm tactical ballistic missile 120+ China Modified Fire Dragon 480 ballistic missile[74]
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Anti-aircraft artillery

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Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery
LD-3000 Counter rocket, artillery, & mortar Unknown China Part of the HQ-11 air defense system
PLB-625 25 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system Unknown China In Service. 25 mm wheeled CIWS with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles.
PGL-12 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system Unknown China Limited number.Replaced by PGL-625. Single-barrel revolver 35 mm anti-air recon vehicle with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles.
PGZ-09 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system 120 [75] China In service. 2 X 35 mm and optionally 4 X fire-and-forget FN-6 missiles.
LD-2000 Counter rocket, artillery, & mortar Unknown China Part of the HQ-6A air defense system
PGZ-95 / PGZ-04 25 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system 270 [75] China In service[69] 4 X 25 mm and 4 X fire-and-forget QW-2 or FN-6 missiles.[76][77]
PGZ-88 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system 6[66] China In limited service for training. 2 X 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system
Surface-to-air missile
HQ-11 Short range surface-to-air missile Unknown China Medium to long range terminal air defense system
HQ-16A/B Medium range surface-to-air missile 250[66] China Medium range air defense system
HQ-6D Short range surface-to-air missile 30[66] China Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the Italian Aspide missile.
FK-3000 Short range surface-to-air missile China anti-drone swarm, short-range surface-to-air missile system with 96 interceptors
HQ-13 Short range surface-to-air missile China Short range air defense system; three variants exist: ZBD-05 based amphibious air defense system,[78] Dongfeng Mengshi chassis based gun-missile system,[79] Dongfeng Mengshi chassis based missile launch vehicle[80]
HQ-17/A Short range surface-to-air missile HQ-17: 200[66]
HQ-17A: 50[66]		 China Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
9K331 Tor-M1 Short range surface-to-air missile 24[66]  Soviet Union Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
HQ-7A/B Short range surface-to-air missile 200[66] China Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the French Crotale missile.
Direct-energy weapon
Hurricane-3000 Microwave weapon  China High-power microwave weapon of 6 km (3.7 mi) range for drone air defense
OW5-A10 Laser weapon  China High-energy laser weapon of 10-kilowatt class
OW5-A50 Laser weapon  China High-energy laser weapon of 50-kilowatt class
Towed anti-aircraft artillery
PG-99 (Type 90) 35 mm towed anti-aircraft gun 7,000[66] China 2 x 35 mm towed autocannon[81] based on Type 90 2 X 35 mm, licensed production of Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon.[82] Military designation PG-99. Capable of radar-based automatic engagement.
PG-87 25 mm towed anti-aircraft gun China 2 x 25 mm, improved version of the Type 85.[83][84] Capable of radar-based automatic engagement.
PG-74 37 mm towed anti-aircraft gun China 2 x 37 mm towed autocannon; replaced PG-55/PG-65. phased out.
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Export-oriented

  • AH-1 – 155 mm towed howitzer. Export version of the PLL-01 howitzer at 52 caliber.
  • AH-2 – 155 mm towed howitzer. Export version of the PLL-01 howitzer.
  • AH-4 – 155 mm towed howitzer.
  • FGT-203 – 203 mm towed howitzer. Experimental design based on PLL-01. This artillery system was developed by Norinco in cooperation with Space Research International of Belgium.[85]
  • PLZ-45 – 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer. Export version of the PLZ-05.
  • SH-1 – 155 mm/52 caliber truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. Similar in concept to French CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.[86]
  • SH-3 – 122 mm armored self-propelled howitzer. Export version of the PLZ-89.
  • SH-5 – 105 mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer.[87]
  • SH-9 – 120 mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer.[88]
  • SH-15 – 155 mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. Export version of the PCL-181.
  • SH-16A – 155 mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer.[89][90]
  • W90 – 203 mm self-propelled howitzer gun. Export-oriented. In limited service.
  • CS/SM10 – 120 mm all-terrain vehicle mounted self-propelled mortar-howitzer.
  • CS/SH4 – 122 mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer.[91]
  • CS/SS6 – 81 mm all-terrain vehicle mounted self-propelled mortar.
  • CS/SM4 – – 120 mm self-propelled mortar.[92]
  • CS/SM1 – 81 mm rapid fire self-propelled mortar. Export version of the PCP-001.
  • SR-4 – 40-tube 122 mm multiple rocket launcher system, export version of the PHL-11.
  • SR-5 – 40-tube 122 mm multiple rocket launcher system with modular rocket pod selections
  • SR-7 – 20-tube 122 mm multiple rocket launcher system with modular rocket pod selections
  • AR-1 – 12-tube 300 mmm multiple rocket launcher system
  • AR-1A – 10-tube 300 mm modular multiple rocket launcher system, improved AR-1[93]
  • AR-2 – 10-tube 300 mm multiple rocket launcher system[93]
  • AR-3 – 8-tube 370 mm modular multiple rocket launcher system
  • SY-400 – 8-tube 400 mm multiple rocket launcher system, first unveiled at the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow[94]
  • SY-300 – 8-tube 300 mm multiple rocket launcher system, first unveiled at the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow[94]
  • WM-40 – 273 mm multiple rocket launcher system
  • WM-80 – 273 mm multiple rocket launcher system, improved WM-40
  • A-300 – 10-tube 300 mm multiple rocket launcher system, improved A-200
  • A-200 – 10-tube 300 mm multiple rocket launcher system, improved A-100
  • A-100 – 10-tube 300 mm multiple rocket launcher system
  • Weishi Rockets – multiple launch rocket system developed by Sichuan Academy of Aerospace Technology
  • WS-1 and WS-1B – an 8 and 4 tube 320 mm multiple launch rocket system developed by Sichuan Academy of Aerospace Technology
  • WS-2 – 6-tube 400 mm multiple launch rocket system
  • WS-3 – 6-tube 406 mm multiple launch rocket system[95]
  • WS-6 – 40-tube 122 mm multiple launch rocket system
  • WS-22 – 40-tube 122 mm multiple launch rocket system with guided rockets
  • WS-32 – 10-tube 300 mm multiple launch rocket system with guided rockets
  • WS-33 – 200 mm multiple launch rocket system
  • WS-35 – 320 mm multiple launch rocket system, improved WS-1
  • WS-43 – 200 mm multiple launch rocket system with loitering munitions
  • WS-63 – 10-tube 300 mm multiple launch rocket system with radar-guided rockets
  • WS-64 – anti-ship missile multiple launch rocket system
  • WS-400 – anti-submarine missile multiple launch rocket system
  • WS-600L – ballistic missile multiple launch rocket system
  • CS/AA3
  • CS/SA1 – 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system. Export-oriented. Low-attitude system, capable of engaging cruise missiles and mortar rounds.[96][97]
  • CS/SA5 – Air defense vehicle with a 6-barrel 30 mm Gatling gun and FN-6 or FB-10A missiles. First seen at Zhuhai Airshow 2014
  • Type 625E – Air defense vehicle with a 6-barrel 25 mm Gatling gun and FB-10 or FB-10A missiles.
  • SA2 – 76 mm
  • SW1
  • SWS3 – 1 × 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system mounted on the Dongfeng Mengshi chassis. Fitted with two FB-10A missiles.
  • SWS2 (BK1060) – 1 × 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system. Export variant of the PGL-12.
  • Type 92 Yitian – Self-propelled anti-aircraft system based on the WZ-551. Wheeled mobile TY-90 SAM system.
  • Type 85 Shengong – 2 × 23 mm truck-towed, computer-controlled air defense system

Reserve and retired

  • Type 123 (WZ123)– common tracked artillery chassis. Used as the basis for artillery vehicles such as the PLZ-05 and PGZ-09.[98]
  • Type 321 (WZ321) – common tracked artillery chassis. Used as the basis for artillery vehicles such as the PLZ-45, PHZ-89, PTZ-89 and Type 83 SPH.[98]
  • Type 83 SPH – 152 mm self-propelled howitzer.
  • Type 83 (PL-83) – 122 mm towed howitzer. Copy of the Soviet M-30 howitzer
  • Type 86 (PL-66) – 122 mm towed howitzer. Copy of the Soviet D-30 howitzer
  • Type 66 (PL-66) – 152 mm towed howitzer. Copy of the Soviet D-20 howitzer
  • Type 60 (PL-60) – copy of the Soviet D-74 122 mm field gun
  • Type 70 (Type WZ302) – 122 mm self-propelled howitzer. PL-54-1 howitzer mounted on the Type 63 APC.
  • Type 54-1 (PL-54-1) – 122 mm towed howitzer. Copy of the Soviet M-30 howitzer
  • Type 54 (PL-54) – 152 mm towed howitzer. Copy of the Soviet D-1 howitzer
  • Type 59 and Type 59-1 (PL-59/PL-59-1) – copy of the Soviet M46 130 mm towed field gun
  • Type 81 – (PHL-81) 40-tube 122 mm rocket artillery. Phasing out.
  • Type 90 (PHL-90) – 40122 mm rocket artillery with an integrated reload pod, improved PHL-81. Retired.
  • Type 90 – 30-tube 130 mm rocket artillery based on the Type 90 AFV chassis.
  • Type 83 – 273 mm multiple rocket launcher in limited service. Retired.
  • Type 82 – 30-tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher based on Yanan SX250 6×6 truck; replacing the earlier 19-tube 130 mm Type 70 multiple rocket launcher mounted on the Type 63 APC.
  • Type 762 (GSL3 or GSL111) – 425 mm multiple rocket minesweeper, Type 321 common chassis.[99]
  • Type 74 – 284 mm multiple rocket minelayer, Chinese derivative of the Soviet BM-13 Katyusha.
  • Type 70 (Type WZ303) – 19-tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher mounted on the Type 63 APC (YW531) chassis.
  • Type 65 – 7-tube 250 mm multiple rocket system, Chinese copy of the RBU-1200 anti-submarine rocket system.[100][101]
  • Type 63 – 19-tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher – Chinese copy of the BM-14-17, but with more tubes.
  • Type 63 – (PH-63) 12-tube 107 mm towed multiple rocket launcher
  • Type 87 (PG-87) – dual 25 mm, improved Type 85 with the caliber increased.
  • Type 85 (WZ554) – dual 23 mm, self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle with Type 85 mounted on the Type 90 (WZ-551) chassis
  • Type 85 (YW306) – dual 23 mm, Chinese copy of the Soviet ZU-23-2, replaced by the Type 87.[102]
  • Type 80 (WZ305) – dual 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle. Prototype is built on the Type 321 tracked chassis, while the production version is based on the Type 69-II tank chassis. Design based on the ZSU-57-2.
  • Type 72 – 85 mm, reported to be the Chinese copy of Soviet M1939 (52-K)
  • Type 71 – 20 mm, towed autocannon.
  • Type 65 – dual 37 mm, twin barrel copy of the Soviet M1939 (61-K). Improved Type 55.[103]
  • Type 63/Type 65– dual 23 mm anti-aircraft vehicle, mounted on the T-34-76 and T-34-85
  • Type 59 – 100 mm, copy of the Soviet KS-19 gun.[104]
  • Type 59 – 57 mm, single barrel, copy of the Soviet AZP (S-60).[105]
  • Type 55 – 37 mm, single barrel copy of the Soviet M1939 (61-K).
  • PLZ-45 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer
    PLZ-45 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer
  • Weishi WS-22 multiple rocket launcher of the Bangladesh Army
    Weishi WS-22 multiple rocket launcher of the Bangladesh Army
  • WM-80 Multiple Rocket Launcher System at Independence Day Parade in Yerevan, Armenia
    WM-80 Multiple Rocket Launcher System at Independence Day Parade in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Type 74 anti-aircraft autocannon
    Type 74 anti-aircraft autocannon
  • FM-90 air defense system sold to Bangladesh Air Force
    FM-90 air defense system sold to Bangladesh Air Force
  • Experimental WZ-305 prototype based on the Type 321 tracked chassis
    Experimental WZ-305 prototype based on the Type 321 tracked chassis

Vehicle

Armored combat vehicles

More information Name, Type ...
Name Type Quantity Origin Image Notes
Medium and main battle tanks
Type 100 Main battle tank Unknown China
Type 99 Main battle tank 1,370+ China Type 99: 600
Type 99A: 770+
Type 99B: Unknown
Type 96 Main battle tank 2,500 China Type 96: 1,000
Type 96A: 1,500
Type 88 Main battle tank 300 China Variants: Type 88A/88B
Type 79 Main battle tank 200 China Variants: Type 79/79II
Light tanks
Type 15 tank Light tank 1,000 China
Fire support vehicles
Type 100 Fire support vehicle Unknown China
Infantry fighting vehicle
ZBL-19 Infantry fighting vehicle Unknown China The ZBL-19 is a modern Chinese eight-wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), succeeding earlier models like the ZBL-08 and ZBL-09 series.
ZBL-08 Infantry fighting vehicle 3,250[66] China
ZBD-05 Amphibious infantry fighting vehicle 750[66] China Equipped with the PLA Ground Force amphibious assault brigade
ZBD-04A Infantry fighting vehicle 2,000[66] China
ZBD-04 Infantry fighting vehicle 400[66] China
ZSL-92B Infantry fighting vehicle 600[66] China WZ-551 with 30 mm autocannon
ZSL-92 Infantry fighting vehicle 550[66] China WZ-551 with 25 mm autocannon
ZBD-86A Infantry fighting vehicle 650[66] China Improved Type 86 with a 30 mm autocannon
ZBD-86 Infantry fighting vehicle 600[66] China Chinese infantry fighting vehicle based on the BMP-1
Armoured personnel carriers
ZSL-10 Armored personnel carrier 5,950+[66] China
ZSD-05 Amphibious Armored personnel carrier Unknown number[66] China Equipped with the PLA Ground Force amphibious assault brigade
ZSL-92A Armored personnel carrier 700[66] China
ZSL-93 Armored personnel carrier 50[66] China PLA designation for WZ-523
ZSD-89/ZSD-89A Armored personnel carrier 1,750[66] China
Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles
MV3 Armored Cabin Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle China Armored patrol vehicle with reinforced armor.[106]
MV3 MRAP Mod. Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle China MRAP border patrol vehicle with reinforced armor and protection against improvised explosive devices (IED).[107]
VP22 Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle China Limited testing by People's Liberation Army Ground Force infantry in an off-road terrain environment.[108]
CSK-181 Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle China
Infantry mobility vehicles
CSK-141 Armored assault vehicle Unknown China 4×4 Light Protective Assault Vehicle
CSK-131 Armored assault vehicle Unknown China 4×4 Light Tactical Vehicle
Dongfeng EQ2050 Infantry mobility vehicle China
Lynx All-terrain vehicle China
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Anti-tank/anti-structure vehicles

More information Name, Type ...
Name Type Quantity Origin Image Notes
Assault guns
Type 19 105 mm assault gun Unknown China Assault/Anti-Tank gun variant based on ZBL-19 chassis.
ZTL-11 105 mm assault gun China Assault gun variant based on ZBL-08 chassis.
ZTD-05 amphibious 105 mm assault gun 750[66] China Equipped with the PLA Ground Force amphibious assault brigade
PTL-02 100 mm assault gun 250[66] China Assault gun variant based on WZ-551 infantry fighting vehicle chassis.
Tank destoryers and missile carriers
CM-501XA Loitering munition China 10 km-40 km point strike loitering munition (suicide drone)
CM-501GA Anti-tank guided missile
Anti-ship missile		 China 10 km-40 km point strike cruise missile
CTL-181A Drone Swarm Loitering munition China Multiple launching loitering munition & drone swarm (suicide drone)[109]
AFT-11 Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier China In service. HJ-11 missile deployed on Dongfeng Mengshi ground vehicle platform.
AFT-10 Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier China In service. HJ-10 missile deployed on ZBD-04A, ZBD-05,[110] ZBL-08, FAW MV3 ground vehicle platforms.
AFT-9 Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier China In service. HJ-9 missile deployed on WZ-551 ground vehicle platform.[111]
AFT-8C/D/E Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier China In service. AFT-8C, D, and E variants can be mounted on BJ2022 and other light assault vehicles.
HJ-73D Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier China In service. HJ-73D can be mounted on various platforms of PLAGF.
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Logistic and support vehicles

More information Name, Type ...
Name Type Quantity Origin Image Notes
Logistic and utility trucks
Shaanxi SX2220 (HMV3) Heavy tactical truck China 7 tonnes (7,000 kg) (off-road) payload. Third generation heavy utility truck of 6x6 chassis.
Shaanxi SX2306 (HMV3) Heavy tactical truck China 10 tonnes (10,000 kg) (off-road) payload. Third generation heavy utility truck of 8x8 chassis.
FAW MV3 Tactical truck China 3.5–5 tonnes (3,500–5,000 kg) (off-road) payload. In service since 2011. Third generation tactical truck platform developed by FAW for PLA.
Taian TA5450 Heavy transporter China 25 tonnes (25,000 kg) payload. Heavy equipment transporter of 8x8 chassis used for mounting missiles, radar, and other equipment.
Taian TA4410 Heavy transporter China 65 tonnes (65,000 kg) payload. Third generation heavy tank transporter of 8x8 chassis capable of transporting Type 99 tank.
Taian TA4360 Heavy transporter China 60 tonnes (60,000 kg) payload. Third generation heavy tank transporter of 6x6 chassis capable of transporting Type 99 tank.
Shaanxi SX2190 Tactical logistic truck Austria
China		 5-tonne truck of PLAGF in 1980s. Chinese licensed version of Steyr 91 from Austria.
Dongfeng EQ2102 Logistic truck China In service since mid-1990s. Chinese militarized version of Nissan Diesel Condor. 3.5-tonne capacity troop/cargo carrier truck. Replaced EQ245/EQ2100.
Type 82 truck (HY472) Heavy transporter China 60 tonnes (60,000 kg) payload. Second generation heavy tank transporter of 6x6 chassis capable of transporting Type 96 tank.
Jonyang JY813 Articulated all-terrain tracked vehicle China
Light utility vehicles
BJ2022 Light utility vehicle United States
People's Republic of China		 Widely used 4x4 vehicle in the Chinese army. Jointly developed by Beijing Auto Works and Chrysler from America.
BJ2020 Light utility vehicle China
BJ80 Light utility vehicle China
NJ2045/2046 Light utility vehicle Italy
People's Republic of China		 Chinese licensed version of Iveco VM 90 from Italy.
Military engineering
Type 90-II ARV Armored recovery vehicle China Service support for Type 96 tank and Type 99 tank. Based on Type 99 tank chassis.[112]
VME-102-40 Armored recovery vehicle China Service support for Type 96 tank and Type 99 tank. Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
VME-203 ARV Armored recovery vehicle China Based on Type 08 8x8 IFV chassis.
Type 05 ARV Amphibious armored recovery vehicle China Based on ZBD-05 chassis.
ZBD-04A ARV Armored recovery vehicle China Based on ZBD-04A chassis.
ZJX-93 (Type 93) Armored recovery vehicle China Type 93 is based on Type 89 AFV chassis.
Type 84 (WZ653A) Armored recovery vehicle China Type 84 is the second generation recovery vehicle supporting service for Type 79 tank, Type 88 tank, and Type 96 tank. Chassis is based on Type 79 tank.[113]
WZ653 ARV Armored recovery vehicle China Based on Type 69 tank.
Type 76 ARV Amphibious armored recovery vehicle China Based on Type 63 amphibious light tank.
Type 73 ARV Armored recovery vehicle China Based on Type 59 tank.
GZM-003 Amphibious bridging vehicle China
Type 08/VN1 assault bridge Armored bridging vehicle China Based on Type 08 8x8 IFV.[114]
GQL-410 heavy assault bridge vehicle Armored vehicle China Based on Type 96 tank chassis. Support Type 99 tank and other heavy vehicles.[114]
Type 84 (WZ621) bridging tank Armored bridging vehicle China In service since 1985. Based on Type 79 tank chassis. Support 40-tonne payload.[115]
GQL-111 heavy mechanized bridge Vehicle-launched bridge China
CTL-181A Assault Bridge Builder Vehicle-launched bridge China Truck mounted vehicle-launched bridge.[68][116][117]
GQL-321 light mechanized bridge Vehicle-launched bridge
Pontoon bridge		 China In service as of 1996. The chassis is based on XC2200.[118]
GQL-110 heavy mechanized bridge (Type 84) Vehicle-launched bridge China Also known as Type 84. Further development of GQL-120A. The chassis is based on JN252.[119]
GQL-120A light mechanized bridge (Type 69A) Vehicle-launched bridge China Also known as Type 69A. Based on Dongfeng EQ2081 chassis. The bridge system is improved from earlier Type 69 mechanized bridge developed in 1969.[120][119]
GAZ-004 Armored engineering vehicle China Based on the Type 08 chassis.
GCZ-112 Armored engineering vehicle China Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
GCZ-110 Armored engineering vehicle China Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
GSL-411 (GSL-241) Obstacle breaching vehicle China Heavy obstacle breaching rocket launcher designed for amphibious assault mission.[121]
GSL-430 (GBP-128) Obstacle breaching vehicle China Based on BJ 2032 chassis.[121]
GBP-126 Obstacle breaching vehicle China [121]
GSL-133 Minefield breaching vehicle China Based on Type 96 tank chassis. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-134 breaching vehicle Minefield breaching vehicle China Based on Type 08 8x8 IFV. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-132[122] breaching vehicle Minefield breaching vehicle China Based on ZBD-05 chassis. Fitted with the GBP-127[122] type mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-130 Minefield breaching vehicle China In service as of 1996. Improved from GSL-131 and based on Type 79 tank[121] chassis. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-131 Minefield breaching vehicle China Based on Type 84 military tractor chassis, which itself was based on Type 62 light tank. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-211 Minefield breaching vehicle China Mine clearing vehicle based on Type 83 SPH chassis. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge. The vehicle is developed in 1960s.[123]
GSL-111 (WZ762A) Minefield breaching vehicle China First generation mine clearing vehicle. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge. The vehicle is developed in 1960s.
GSL-110B Airburst rocket mine clearing vehicle China First generation mine clearing vehicle based on Type 62 light tank chassis.[123]
GSL-110/A (Type 81) Airburst rocket mine clearing vehicle China First generation mine clearing vehicle. This vehicle saw combat operation during Sino–Vietnamese conflicts (1979–1991).[123]
Type 90A MLV Wheeled minelayer China Based on Type 90A MLRS.[124]
GBL-130 Tracked minelayer China Based on Type 89 AFV
GBL-120 Tracked minelayer China
Type 84 MLV Wheeled minelayer China Early rocket-assist mine-laying vehicle based on BM-21 Grad chassis.
Type 74 Wheeled minelayer China In service as of 1975. Phased out. Early rocket-assist mine-laying vehicle based on FAW CA-30 general utility truck chassis.
GJW-320 Combat excavator China In service as of 1987. Tracked excavator designed for digging trenches.[125]
GDG-130 Backhoe loader China In service as of 2014. Excavator designed to support heavy forces.
Special vehicle
CSZ-181 MEDVAC Armored ambulance China Based on the CSZ-181 armored assault box truck.
ZFB-05C MEDVAC Armored ambulance China Based on the ZFB-05 armored vehicle, modified to a box truck.
Type 08 Armored Ambulance Armored ambulance China Based on the Type 08 command vehicle. Featuring a modified crew cabin with medical equipment, the Armored Ambulance variant has two Red Cross markers on each side of the vehicle body.[126][127][128]
Type 89A Armored Ambulance Armored ambulance China Based on the ZSD-89A armored fighting vehicle.
Type 14 Hazardous Environment Reconnaissance Vehicle Battlefield hazard detection and surveillance China Based on the Type 08 command vehicle. Equipped with sensors and equipment for hazardous detection involving nuclear, biological, and chemical environments.
CSK-131 C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on CSK-131 chassis
CSK-181 C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on CSK-181 chassis[129]
Type 89 C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZSD-89A C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89A chassis[130]
ZBD-03 C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on tracked ZBD-03 chassis[131]
Type 05 C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis[132]
Type 08 C2 Armored command vehicle China Command vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis[126]
CSK-131 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Command vehicle based on CSK-131 chassis
CSK-181 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Command vehicle based on CSK-181 chassis[129]
ZZC-01 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZZC-02 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Radar reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZZC-06 Reccce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89A chassis[133]
Type 05 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis[134]
ZZC-07 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis[135]
Type 08 Electronic Warfare Vehicle Electronic warfare China Based on the Type 08 communication vehicle but the satellite communication suite on top of the vehicle roof is replaced by a rectangular shaped radar with several small radar panels for Electronic Support Measures.[136]
CTL-181A Electronic Warfare Vehicle Electronic warfare China Based on the Dongfeng Mengshi chassis.
Unmanned ground vehicle
ZRY-222 Combat and reconnaissance vehicle China Tracked unmanned vehicle armed with a heavy machine gun and missiles.
CWB-221 Squad support vehicle China 6X6 unmanned transport vehicle for squad logistics
ZRZ-100 Engineering vehicle China 6X6 unmanned engineering vehicle for path and mine-clearing
Robot wolf Quadrupedal robot China Robotic platform for recon and assault.[137][138]
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Other

Export-oriented

  • VN1 – 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle, export version of the Type 08
  • VN2 – 6×6 armmored personnel carrier, export version of the WZ-551
  • VN3 – 4×4 armored car[139]
  • VN4 – 4×4 armored car, improved from the VN3[139]
  • VN11 – Export-oriented tracked infantry fighting vehicle
  • VN12 – Export-oriented tracked infantry fighting vehicle
  • VN16 – tracked amphibious vehicle
  • VN18 – tracked amphibious vehicle
  • VN22 – 6×6 infantry fighting vehicle
  • VN23 – 8×8 armmored personnel carrier
  • VP11 – mine-protected patrol vehicles
  • VP22 – mine-protected patrol vehicles
  • CS/AA5
  • CS/VN3 – 4×4 armored car, unrelated to the VN3 project[139]
  • CS/VN4 – 6×6 armored personal carrier[140]
  • CS/VN9 – Export designation for the WZ-551.
  • CS/VP3 – Export-oriented mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) developed by Poly Technologies.[141][142][143]
  • 8M – Export-oriented mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) jointly developed by Norinco and South African firm EWI2 for China,[144] first revealed in mid-2012.[145][146]
  • CS/VP4 – 8x8 all terrain vehicle
  • CS/VP11 – 4×4 all terrain vehicle
  • CS/VP15 – 4×4 quadbike
  • CS/VP16 – 6×6 all terrain vehicle
  • Type 81 – Export variant of Type 63 armored personnel carrier
  • Type 85 – Export-oriented armored personnel carrier developed alongside the Type 89 armored fighting vehicle. Limited services within PLAGF.
  • Type 90 – Export-oriented armored personnel carrier based on Type 85. Limited services within PLAGF.
  • ZFB-91 – 6x4 light-weight armored personnel carrier and internal security vehicle, limited service in PLAGF and Chinese People's Armed Police.
  • ZFB-05 – 6x4 light-weight armored personnel carrier and internal security vehicle.

Reserve and retired

  • Type 59 – Cold War main battle tank, with variants of Type 59/59II/59D. The Type 59 and Type 59D were fully retired in 2026.[147]
  • Type 62 – Cold War light tank based on the Type 59.[147]
  • Type 63 – Cold War amphibious light tank based on the PT-76.[147]
  • ZTS-63A – Amphibious light tank used in 1990s to 2010s.
  • Type 63 – tracked armored personnel carrier. Retired in 2018.[148][147]
  • ZSD-89-II – IFV based on Type 89 APC, used in 1990s to 2010s.
  • PTZ-89 – 120 mm tank destroyer; 230 built. In storage and no longer in active service.[66]
  • Type 77 – Amphibious armored personnel carrier used in 1980s.
  • Dongfeng EQ245/EQ2100 – 3.5 tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck
  • Ural-4320 – Soviet 5-tonne truck. Predecessor to EQ240.
  • Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081 – 2.5-tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck
  • Shaanxi SX2110 – Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since 1980s.
  • Shaanxi SX2300 – Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since 1980s.
  • FAW CA-141 – Retired. General Utility Truck. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since the 1980s.
  • Taian TA4360 – Tank transporter of PLAGF in 1980s.
  • Taian TA5380 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Wanshan WS580 – Heavy artillery truck. Chinese licensed copy of Belarus MAZ-537.
  • Wanshan WS2300 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Wanshan WS2400 – Heavy artillery truck. Chinese licensed copy of Belarus MAZ-543
  • Wanshan WS2600 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Kamaz-4326 – In limited service. General Utility Truck. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since the 1990s.
  • Kamaz-43114/43118 – In limited service. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck.
  • KrAZ-6322 – In limited service. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • BJ212 – In limited service. Originally developed from UAZ-460. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in the 1960s to 2000s.
  • Dongfeng EQ1108 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • ZIL-4331 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • Yuejin NJ-130 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built GAZ-51
  • Yuejin NJ-230 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built GAZ-63
  • GAZ-53 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • FAW CA-6440 – Retired. Light utility van. Reverse engineered from Nissan Caravan E24.
  • GAZ-66 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • FAW CA-10 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built ZIS-150, China's first domestically built truck type. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF in the 1950s to 1980s.
  • FAW CA-30 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built ZIL-157
  • ZIL-130 – Retired. General Utility Truck. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF in the 1960s to 1990s.
  • ZIL-131 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • Kamaz-5320 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • Kamaz-53212/53215 – Retired. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • KrAZ-214 – Retired. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • KrAZ-255 – Retired. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • GAZ-69 – Retired. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in the 1950s to 1990s.
  • GAZ-69A – Retired. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in the 1950s to 1990s.
  • UAZ-452 – In limited service. Light utility & off-road van in reserve
  • UAZ-469 – In limited service. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in the 1970s to 2000s.
  • GAC Changfeng Leopard – Chinese licensed version of the Mitsubishi Pajero. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle since the 1990s.
  • Toyota Land Cruiser – In limited service. Light utility vehicle.
  • Tiger 4×4 – locally produced Tigr armored utility vehicle.
  • CS/VN3 armored car
    CS/VN3 armored car
  • Type 63A amphibious light tank
    Type 63A amphibious light tank
  • FAW CA-10 at China's 70th Anniversary Exhibition
    FAW CA-10 at China's 70th Anniversary Exhibition
  • WS2400 based transporter erector launcher
    WS2400 based transporter erector launcher
  • WZ-523 (ZFB-91) in UN colors
    WZ-523 (ZFB-91) in UN colors
  • Dongfeng EQ240 in reserve
    Dongfeng EQ240 in reserve

Vessels

More information Name, Type ...
Name Type Quantity Origin Image Notes
Landing craft
Type 067 (Yunnan-class) Landing Craft Utility 40+[66] China Yunnan II class
Type 271 (Yupen-class) Landing Ship Medium 100+[66] China Later variants are bigger.
Yutu-class Landing Ship Medium 16+[66] China
Yuwei-class Landing Ship Medium 75+[66] China
Logistics and support
Type 701 (Yunsong-class) Roll-on/roll-off 2[66] China
Fuzhong-class Transport oiler 1[66] China
Fubing-class Transport oiler 8[66] China
Fulei-lcass Transport oiler 2[66] China
Huntao-class Fleet Tug 2[66] China
Haixun III Cutter 1[66] China
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Aircraft

More information Name, Type ...
Name Type Quantity Origin Image Notes
Transport aircraft
Xian Y-7 Transport aircraft 2+[66] China
Shaanxi Y-8 Transport aircraft 2[66] China
Shaanxi Y-9 Transport aircraft 2+[66] China
Helicopter
Harbin Z-21 Attack Helicopter China
Changhe Z-10 Attack helicopter 200[66] China
Harbin Z-19 Attack helicopter 120[66] China
Changhe Z-8/Changhe Z-18 Transport helicopter 135[66] China 9 Z-8A; 96 Z-8B; 6 Z-8L; 20+ Z-18
Harbin Z-9 Utility helicopter 120[66] China 21 Z-9A; 31 Z-9W; 10 Z-9WA; 193 Z-9WZ
Harbin Z-20 Utility helicopter 150[66] China
Changhe Z-11 Light utility helicopter 53[66] China
H120 Colibri Light utility helicopter 15[66] France
People's Republic of China
SA342L Utility helicopter France
Mil Mi-17 Utility helicopter 88[66] Soviet Union 22 Mi-17; 22 Mi-17 Hip H; 3 Mi-17-1V Hip H; 38 Mi-17V-5 Hip H; 25 Mi-17V-7 Hip H;
Mil Mi-8/Mil Mi-171 Transport helicopter 140[66] Soviet Union 50 Mi-8T Hip; 140 Mi-171
Mil Mi-26 Transport helicopter 4[149] Soviet Union
Sikorsky S-70C2 Transport helicopter 19[66] United States
 Initially a civilian variant operated by State Council-affiliated agencies for disaster relief, transport, and high-altitude logistics in Tibet and Xinjiang regions.[150]
Unmanned aerial vehicle
KDV002 UCAV Unknown China Reconnaissance and strike UAV based on the CASC CH-4.[151]
Harbin BZK-005 Heavy ISTAR China
Harbin BZK-009 Heavy ISTAR China
BZK-006 Medium ISTAR China Improved from WZ-6 (ASN-207). Another improved variant is known as KDV001/BZK-006A.[152]
BZK-007 Medium ISTAR China
BZK-008 Medium ISTAR China Based on CH-91
ASN-209 Silver Eagle Tactical reconnaissance China Can perform generally reconnaissance and artillery reconnaissance.[153]
WZ-6 (ASN-207) Tactical reconnaissance China Can perform generally reconnaissance and artillery reconnaissance. Typically carried by armored reconnaissance vehicle, wheeled vehicles, or MV3 trucks.[154]
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Nomenclatural note

A number of PLAGF equipment names start with a three-letter code designating its type. This code is not described in any official source, but known examples generally follow pinyin acronyms.

More information First Letter, Second Letter ...
Known decompositions of PLAGF type codes
First Letter Second Letter Third Letter Example
D 弹(Dàn) lit. 'cartridge' A ? P 普通(Pǔtōng) lit. 'standard' DAP92 "cartridge, ?, standard, model 92"
B 步枪(Bùqiāng) lit. 'rifle' P 普通(Pǔtōng) lit. 'standard' DBP87 "cartridge, rifle, standard, model 87"
U 狙击(Jūjī) lit. 'marksman' DBU141 "cartridge, rifle, marksman, model 141"
P 炮(Pào) lit. 'artillery' G 高射(Gāoshè) lit. 'anti-aircraft' Z 自行(Zìxíng) lit. 'self-propelled' PGZ-09 "artillery, anti-aircraft, self-propelled, model 09"
H 火箭(Huǒjiàn) lit. 'rocket' L 轮式(Lúnshì) lit. 'wheeled' PHL-16 "artillery, rocket, wheeled, model 16"
L 榴弹炮(Liúdànpào) lit. 'howitzer' L 轮式(Lúnshì) lit. 'wheeled' PLL-09 "artillery, howitzer, wheeled, model 09"
Q 轻(Qīng)武器(wǔqì) lit. 'light weapon' B 步枪(Bùqiāng) lit. 'rifle' U 狙击(Jūjī) lit. 'marksman' QBU-88 "light weapon, rifle, marksman, model 88"
B 步枪(Bùqiāng) lit. 'rifle' Z 自动(Zìdòng) lit. 'automatic' QBZ-95 "light weapon, rifle, automatic, model 95"[155]
C 冲锋(Chōngfēng) lit. 'submachine gun' W 微声(Wēishēng) lit. 'suppressed' QCW-05 "light weapon, submachine gun, suppressed, model 05"
G 个人(Gèrén) lit. 'personal' F 防护(Fánghù) lit. 'protection' QGF-03 "light weapon, personal, protection, model 03"
L 榴弹(Liúdàn)发射器(fāshèqì) lit. 'grenade launcher' G 挂载(Guàzǎi) lit. 'mounted/underbarrel' QLG-10 "light weapon, grenade launcher, mounted, model 10"
U 狙击(Jūjī) lit. 'marksman/sniper' QLU-11 "light weapon, grenade launcher, sniper, model 11"
J 机枪(Jīqiāng) lit. 'machine gun' B 班用(Bānyòng) lit. 'squad use' QJB-95 "light weapon, machine gun, squad use, model 95"
S 手枪(Shǒuqiāng) lit. 'handgun' Z 自动(Zìdòng) lit. 'automatic' QSZ-92 "light weapon, handgun, automatic, model 92"
Z 装甲(Zhuāngjiǎ) lit. 'armor' B 步战(Bùzhàn) lit. 'infantry fighting' L 轮式(Lúnshì) lit. 'wheeled' ZBL-08 "armor, infantry fighting, wheeled, model 08"
S 输送(Shūsòng) lit. 'transport' D 履带(Lǚdài) lit. 'tracked' ZSD-89 "armor, transport, tracked, model 89"
T 坦克(Tǎnkè) lit. 'tank' Z 主战(Zhǔzhàn) lit. 'main battle' ZTZ-99 "armor, tank, main battle, model 99"
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