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Not to be confused with the PLZ-89, or Type 89 self-propelled howitzer, which shares a very similar designation.
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The Type 89 tank destroyer (military designation PTZ-89, industrial designation WA320) is a Chinese armored, tracked, tank destroyer vehicle developed by Norinco for the People’s Liberation Army. The vehicle was developed in the 1980s and entered service in 1989.
Development
Armed with a 120-millimeter smoothbore gun, it was intended to combat newer generations of Western and Russian main battle tanks that were equipped with composite armor and 120 and 125-millimeter caliber guns. Despite a successful development process, with the end of the Cold War it became apparent that the weapon was no longer needed. Production was halted in 1995 after around 100 examples had been built, though the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated 230 vehicles were built until retirement. An official retirement ceremony was held by the 39th Army Group on 3 November 2015.
PTZ-89 tank destroyer in 1999
China
People's Liberation Army Ground Force: 230 built and in-store (no longer in active service)
