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.

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Individual equipment

NameTypeOriginImageNotes
Uniform and gears
Type 21 uniform Combat uniform
Field uniform
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage. [1]
Type 19 combat uniform Combat uniform Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Sibu 2.jpg Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.
Type 19 backpack Assault pack
Large rucksack
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage. [2]
Type 19 individual carrying system Bulletproof vest
Webbing equipment
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLA-TACSHOOTER2021.png Featuring Kevlar lining and slot for ballistic plates. Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage. [2]
Type 17 combat boots Combat boot Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. Replaced Type 07 combat boots. [3]
Type 15 heavy bulletproof vest Bulletproof vest
Webbing equipment
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. Featuring integrated webbing equipment and slot for ballistic plates. [4]
Type 07 uniform Combat uniform
Dress uniform
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Desantirovanie uchastnikov konkursa "El'brusskoe kol'tso" s vertoletov Mi-8 s posleduiushchim soversheniem gornogo marsha (18).jpg Including Type 07 dress uniform, Type 07 parka jacket, etc. Fitted with Type 07 series camouflage.
Type 06 bulletproof vest Bulletproof vest
Webbing equipment
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In active service, featuring integrated webbing equipment and slot for ballistic plates. [5]
Type 04B bulletproof vest Bulletproof vest
Flak jacket
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Featuring Kevlar lining and slot for ballistic plates.
FDY-IR paratrooper bulletproof vest Bulletproof vest Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In active service for army aviation assaults troops
Type 06/A backpack Assault pack Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. Type 06A is the improvement variant featuring Pouch Attachment Ladder System. Both variants can be attached to the Type 01B backpack.
Type 06 individual carrying system Webbing equipment Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Desantirovanie uchastnikov konkursa "El'brusskoe kol'tso" s vertoletov Mi-8 s posleduiushchim soversheniem gornogo marsha (5).jpg In active service. Often paired with Type 04B body armor.
Type 01B backpack Large rucksack Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In active service. Main storage has volume of 70L.
QGF-11 Combat helmet Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China The military parade in honor of the 70-th anniversary of the end of the Second world war 04.jpg In service. [6] [7]
QGF-03 Combat helmet Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Sino-Romanian joint training Friendship Action 2009 (05).jpg In service. [8]
QGF-02 Combat helmet Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In limited service. Replaced by QGF-03.
TMT-98 Tanker helmet Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service.
FMJ10 Gas mask Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Latest gas mask. In service.
FMJ09 Gas mask Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service
MF-22 (FMJ-08) Gas mask Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Partially remaining for service
MF-12 (FMJ06/FMJ05A)Gas maskFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service, replaced Type 64
MF-11 (FMJ-05) Gas mask Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Retired, now used for training only.
Type 69 Gas mask Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Retired, now used for training only.
Type 65Gas maskFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Retired, no longer used
Type 64Gas maskFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Retired, now used for training only
Electronics
Individual combat systemPersonal computer terminal/battle management system Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Tactical information system, including a tablet with camera, and multifunctional night-vision goggles. Soldier can mark and conduct identification friend or foe (IFF) through the goggles. Information system carried by each soldier also send back information to the command center, whom is able to track the soldier movements, give instructions to the soldiers in real time. [9] [10]
TBR-131/TBR-134 transceiverPortable Transceiver Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Division/brigade/regiment/battalion level SSB radio Currently in service: TBR-134, the improvement variant of TBR-131.
TBR-120/TBR-120A/TBR-121 transceiverPortable Transceiver Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Division/brigade/regiment/battalion level VHF radio. Currently in service: TBR-121, the improvement variant of TBR-120.
TBR-115/TBR-116/TBR-170 transceiverCompact Transceiver Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Battalion/Company/platoon level radio.TBR-170 is the replacement for TBR-115 and TBR-116.
TBR-001/TBR-001A/TBR-002 transceiverHandheld Transceiver Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Squad level combat radio. TBR-002 is improved from TBR-001/A and introduced in PLAGF around 2008.
Other equipment
Type 57 Flare gun Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service.
QNL-95Multi-purpose knife and bayonet Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. Can be fitted on QBZ-95, QBZ-03
Type 20 bedding gearsMilitary beddingFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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.Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Including Type 19 glasses, gloves, underwear, puttee, boonie hat, socks, canteen kit, mess kit, etc. [11]
Type 17 individual tent Tent Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Fitted with IR blocking material. [12]
Individual first-aid kit First aid kit Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Unspecified compact first-aid kit. In service as of 2014.
FZD-04/A/BChemical reconnaissance deviceFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Equipped with the Army chemical defense troops. [13]
BBG011A Night-vision device Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. [14]

Small arms and light weapons

Small arms

NameTypeCartridgeOriginImageNotes
Handgun
QSZ-92 Semi-automatic pistol 5.8×21mm DAP92 or 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QSZ92 - 5.8mm Pistol 20170919.jpg In active service. 15 or 20-round magazines. [15] Improved variants are called QSZ-92A/B.
QSZ-193 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum
5.8×21mm DAP92
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Subcompact/pocket pistol designed for special forces and military officers. 7-round magazine. [16]
QSW-06 Suppressed pistol5.8×21mm DCV05 or 5.8×21mm DAP92 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In active service. 20-round magazine. Used by the Special Forces. Replaced the Type 67. [17]
QSZ-11 Semi-automatic pistol 5.8×21mm DAP92 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Compact version of QSZ-92-5.8mm. 8-round magazine. Designed for military officers, pilots and special forces.
Nonlinear line of sight weapon
HD-66 [18] Nonlinear line of sight weapons 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service as of 2019. [19]
CS/LS06 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 50-round magazine. Used by Special Forces. Limited service. [20]
QCW-05 Bullpup personal defense weapon 5.8×21mm DAP92 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QCQ05.jpg 50-round magazine. Suppressor is detachable.
QCQ-05 Bullpup submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Derived from QCW-05
Type 79 Submachine gun 7.62×25mm Tokarev Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Evers Type 79 SMG.PNG 20-round magazine. Limited service.
Assault rifle
QBZ-95 Bullpup assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBP87 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QBZ95 automatic rifle mod noBG.png 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Standard service rifle. Phasing out of service.
QBZ-191 Assault rifle 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QBZ191zhuhai (cropped).jpg 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 airbust grenadeFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 20-round magazine and single shot, bolt action 20mm grenade launcher. An equivalent to the American XM29 OICW. [21] It is a variant of the QBZ-03 assault rifle. [22]
QBZ-03 Assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBP87 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QBZ03 automatic rifle 20170902.jpg 30-round magazine. Serving only with the reserve, garrison, border patrol PLAGF units.
Type 81 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm M43 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type-81rifle.JPG 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. It is now in service only in Reserve Forces and militia. Based on elements from the Dragunov, SKS, and AK-47/ AKM series rifles.
Norinco CQ Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China NORINCO Type CQ 5'56x45mm assault rifle.jpg copied M16
QBS-06 Underwater assault rifle 5.8×42mm DBS06 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 24-round magazine.
Carbine
QBZ-192 Carbine 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Carbine version of the QBZ-191.
QBZ-95B Carbine 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QBZ95B short assault rifles 20170902.jpg Carbine version of the QBZ-95.
Type 56 carbine Semi-automatic carbine 7.62×39mm M43 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Norinco SKS.jpg Used in ceremonial role or reserve training. 10-round internal magazine. Deactivated, use as the ceremonial rifle. Based on the SKS.
Designated marksman rifle
QBU-88 Bullpup semi-automatic rifle 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Rifle Type88.jpg
QBU-191 Selective fire designated marksman rifle 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 30-round box magazine. Automatic fire mode is retained.
Type 85 sniper rifle Semi-automatic rifle 7.62×54mmR Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dragunov SVD-SVDS.png Derived from the Dragunov sniper rifle.
Sniper rifles
QBU-203 (CS/LR35) Bolt-action sniper rifle 7.62×51mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5-round box magazine. [23]
QBU-202 (CS/LR35) Bolt-action sniper rifle 8.6x70mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5-round box magazine.
QBU-141 (CS/LR3) Bolt-action sniper rifle 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5.8mm variant of the CS/LR4 with 10-round box magazine. [24]
CS/LR4 (NSG-1) Bolt action rifle 7.62×51mm CS/DFL3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China CSLR4-sibu2021.png [25]
Anti-material rifles
QBU-201 Anti-materiel precision rifle 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QBU-201.jpg 5-round box magazine. In service with PLA.
QBU-10 Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLANMC-QBU10.png 5-round box magazine. In service with PLA. [26]
QBU-99 Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China The M99B, a bullpup variant, is also produced. [27]
AMR-2 Bolt-action anti-materiel rifle 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Amr-2 sniper.png
Light machine guns and light support weapons (LMG/LSW)
QJB-191 Light support weapon 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QBZ191zhuhai (cropped).jpg 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Light support weapon derived from QBU-191 marksman rifle.
QBB-95 Bullpup light support weapon 5.8×42mm DBP87Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Machine gun Type95.jpg 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Light support weapon variant of the QBZ-95.
QJS-161 light machine gun 5.8×42mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 100-round and 150-round belt container.
QJY-88 Light machine gun 5.8×42mm DBP87Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QJY-88 general purpose machine gun 20220203.jpg 100, 200-round magazine or belt. Replaced the Type 67 general purpose machine gun.
Type 81 LMG Light machine gun 7.62×39mm M43 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Machine gun Type81.jpg 75-round drum magazine. Light purpose 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

Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QJY-201Zhuhai.jpg [23]
Type 80/86 machine gun General-purpose machine gun 7.62×54mmR Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China VOA Arrott - A View of Syria, Under Government Crackdown 08.jpg 100, 200, or 250-round magazines. Based on the PKMS.
Heavy machine guns (HMG)
QJZ-171 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ultra lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon. Replacing QJZ-89.
QJZ-89 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon. [28]
QJG-02 Heavy machine gun 14.5×114mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Also called the Type 02 anti-aircraft gun. Emplacement. [29]
Type 85 heavy machine gun Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China M23 soldier Bunagana Hill.jpg Emplacement. [30]
QJC-88 Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China TankBiathlon2016Final-11 (cropped).jpg
CS/LM12 Rotary cannon 7.62×54mmR Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Export-oriented. In limited service with special operation forces.

Grenades, explosives, and missiles

NameTypeCaliberOriginImageNotes
Rockets launchers
PF-98 Multipurpose Rocket launcher 120mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Chinese PF98 120 mm rocket launcher.jpg
PF-11Disposable Rocket launcher 93mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Developed from PF-97.
DZJ-08 Disposable Rocket launcher 80mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
PF-97 Disposable Rocket launcher 80mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Chinese copy of the RPO-A Shmel.
PF-89 Disposable Rocket launcher 80mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Rocket-propelled Grenade (9884856836).jpg
FHJ-01 Double-barreled incendiary rocket launcher62mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 69 RPG Rocket-propelled grenade 40mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type 69 RPG @ PA 122nd Anniversary Caravan.jpg
Anti-tank guided missiles
HJ-16 Anti-tank guided missile Tandem shaped charge HEAT Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Universal light-weight anti-tank guided missile. Pre- or post-launch lock on with top attack capability. Developed from QN-502C missile. [31]
HJ-12 Anti-tank guided missile Tandem shaped charge HEAT Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Red Arrow 12 missile at IDEX 2017.jpg Fire and forget, man-portable ATGM similar to FGM-148 Javelin.
HJ-11 Anti-tank guided missile Tandem shaped charge HEAT Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Man-portable missile launcher improved from HJ-8.
HJ-8 Anti-tank guided missile 120mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China SLA Red Arrow 8L.JPG
HJ-73D Anti-tank guided missile 125mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Malyutka.JPG Upgrade of the original HJ-73. Chinese development of the 9M14 Malyutka.
Man-portable air-defense systems
HN-5A/B Man-portable air-defense system 72 mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
FN-6 Man-portable air-defense system 72 mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
QW-1/2 Man-portable air-defense system 71 mm/72 mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QW-2 Vangaurd 2 MANPADS, Bangladesh Army (23245890169) (cropped).jpg
Grenade launchers
QLU-11 (LG5) Semi-automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm
40x53mm
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Uses drum magazines with high-precision airburst ammunition
QLG-10 Under-barrel grenade launcher 35x32mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Designed to be mounted onto QBZ-95, QBZ-95-1, and QBZ-95B-1.
QLB-06 Semi-automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Semi-automatic variant of the QLZ-87, with a redesigned action. [32]
QLZ-04 Automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China QLZ-04-1.png
QLZ-87 Automatic grenade launcher 35x32mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type 87 Grenade Launcher.jpg
QLG-91 Under-barrel grenade launcher 35x115mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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 50mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Handheld grenade launcher. Functionally similar to the Type 89 grenade discharger. [33]
DFR-89 incendiary grenade discharger 35mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Handheld grenade launcher for white phosphorus munitions. Reverse-engineered DM34. [34]
Hand grenades
Type 18 Frag grenade Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 86 Frag grenade Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 82-2 Frag grenade Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 73 mini grenade Frag grenade Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type 73 grenade.jpg [35]
FSL-02 Smoke grenade Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China The grenade weights 750 grams, and has a length of 140mm with a diameter of 65mm. Duration is 2 minutes at 2–5 m/s wind speed. The body has pale green color with white or black band indicating the color of smoke (white/black). The smoke grenade went in service in 1995, replacing FSL01 smoke grande that has been in service since 1963. [36]
Type 67 Frag grenade Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

Mortars and recoilless rifles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Mortars
PBP-172 [37] 120mm lightweight mortarUnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 120mm in action.jpg In service. 120mm lightweight mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower companies.
PP-93 60mm lightweight mortarFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. PP-89 with extended barrel.
PP-89 60mm lightweight mortar4,000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. 60mm lightweight mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower platoons.
PP-87 82mm mortar2,880Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Zagan 82 mm mozdzierz wz 37.jpg In service. 82mm mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower companies.
Type 67 mortar 82mm mortarFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 56 mortar160mm mortarFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Copy of the M-160 mortar. [38]
Recoilless rifles
PF-78 82 mm recoilless rifle3,966Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
PF-75105mm recoilless rifleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Chinese military offroad vehicle.jpg
PF-5675mm recoilless rifleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

Other

Export-oriented

Reserve and retired

Artillery

Gun artillery

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Self Propelled Howitzer (4,400)
PCL-161 122mm truck mounted howitzer300Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PCL-161.png Mounted on the MV3 truck chassis.
PCL-171 122mm vehicle mounted howitzer200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PCL-171.png Mounted on the CTL181A assault vehicle chassis.
PLL-09 122mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer350Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
PLZ-07A/B 122mm self-propelled tracked howitzer850Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Self-propelled artillery of PLA.jpg
PCL-09 122mm truck mounted howitzer700Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PCL-09.png
PLZ-89 122mm self-propelled tracked howitzer500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLZ-89.png Amphibious capable [56]
PLZ-85/70 122mm self-propelled tracked howitzer100Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China T-63 Amphibious Tank (9870918705).jpg
PLZ-82/83 [57] 152mm self-propelled tracked howitzer100Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLZ-89.png
PCL-181 155mm truck mounted howitzer630Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PCL-161.png
PLZ-05 155mm self-propelled tracked howitzer370Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLZ 05 self propelled gun.jpg
W90 203mm self-propelled gun203 mm self-propelled howitzer300Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China M110-santa-cruz-1.jpg Export-oriented. In limited service.
Towed Howitzer (7,000)
PL-96 (D-30) 122mm howitzer2,100Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 122- mm gaubitsa D-30 (1).jpg
PL-59 (M-46) 130mm howitzer1,200Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Iraqi Type 59 130 mm field gun.JPEG
PL-66 (D-20) 152mm howitzer2,500Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Artileriis'ki pidrozdili VMS ZS Ukrayini vikonali boiovi stril'bi.jpg
PL-01 155mm howitzer1,200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Mortar carrier
PCP-001 84 mm automatic self-propelled gun-mortar420Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dongfeng EQ2050, military museum Bejing.jpg In service
PLZ-10 120 mm self-propelled gun-mortar650Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Gun-mortar variant of Type 89A infantry fighting vehicle. (In service)
PLL-05 120 mm self-propelled gun-mortar500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Masters of artillery fire 15.jpg In service [58]
CTL181A Mortar Carrier 120 mm vehicle-mounted mortarUnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dongfeng EQ2050 in exhibition.jpg In service. [59]

Multiple rocket artillery

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Multiple Launch Rocket System (4,700)
PHL-16 370mm multiple rocket launchers50Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Modular 300mm/370mm/750mm ammunition system
PHL-03 300mm multiple rocket launchers285Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PHL-03 Multiple rocket launchers 20170902.jpg
PHL-XX (SR-7)122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers390Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China The SR-7 modular multiple launch rocket was observed in PLAGF service, though the designation is unknown. [60] [61]
PHZ-11 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers350Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
PHL-11 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
PHZ-89 122mm multiple rocket launchers375Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 50th anniversary of PRC 4.jpg
PHL-81/90 122mm multiple rocket launchers800Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type 81 MLRS on Hongyan OQ261 chassis.jpg
PH-63 107mm multiple rocket launchers1,500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type63 107mm multiple rocket launcher.jpg

Anti-aircraft artillery

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
PGL-12 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft systemUnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Xibu zbl08 5.jpg In service. Single-barrel revolver 35 mm anti-air recon vehicle with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles.
PGL-625 UnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Xibu zbl08 camo.jpg In testing. 25 mm wheeled CIWS with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles.
HQ-16/B Medium range surface-to-air missile250Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China HQ-16A Surface-to-air missiles 20170919.jpg
PGZ-09 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system120Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PGZ-09 Self-propelled Anti-Aircrafft Artillery 20170919.jpg In service. 2 X 35 mm and optionally 4 X fire-and-forget FN-6 missiles.
CS/SA-135 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft systemFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. Low attitude system, capable of engaging cruise missile and mortar round. Export-orientated weapon with unknown military designation within PLA. [62] [63]
HQ-17/A Short range surface-to-air missileHQ-17: 200
HQ-17A: 50
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Oboronexpo2014part2-39.jpg Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
HQ-6D Short range surface-to-air missile30Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China HQ-6A Surface-to-air missiles 20170716.jpg Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the Italian Aspide missile.
HQ-7A/B Short range surface-to-air missile200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Bangladesh Army FM90 Crotale SAM. (38169460305).jpg Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the French Crotale missile.
PGZ-95 25 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system270Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type 95 SPAAG - Beijing Museum 1.jpg In service [58] 4 X 25 mm and 4 X fire-and-forget QW-2 missiles. [64] [65]
Type 92 Yitian missile-based self-propelled anti-aircraft systemFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China HJ-9 mounted on WZ550.jpg Wheeled mobile TY-90 SAM system.
PGZ-88 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system6Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 085 - ZSU-57-2 (30927707417).jpg In limited service for training. 2 X 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system
Type 80 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gunFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China ZSU-57-2 01.JPG 2 X 57 mm, self-propelled anti-aircraft tank equivalent to the ZSU-57-2 but using the Type 69 tank chassis.
9K331 Tor-M1 Short range surface-to-air missile24Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Russian Tor-M1 SAM in 2008.jpg Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
Towed anti-aircraft weapon
PG-87 25 mm towed anti-aircraft gun1,000+Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China ZU-23-2-hatzerim-1.jpg 2 x 25 mm, improved version of the Type 85. [66] [67] Capable of radar-based automatic engagement.
PG-99 (Type 90)35 mm towed anti-aircraft gun1,000+Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dubendorf Flieger Flab Museum - 35mm Oerlikon twin cannon anti-aircraft gun (Ank Kumar) 01.jpg 2 x 35mm towed autocannon [68] based on Type 90 2 X 35 mm, licensed production of Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon. [69] Military designation PG-99. Capable of radar-based automatic engagement.
PG-55/PG-65/PG-7437 mm towed anti-aircraft gun3,000+Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Bangladesh Army Air Defence Artillery 37mm T-74 (23848577803).jpg 2 x 37 mm towed autocannon; phased out.

Other

Export-oriented

  • PLZ-45 – 155mm self-propelled tracked howitzer. Export version of the PLZ-05.
  • SH-15 – 155mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. Export version of the PCL-181.
  • SH-9 – 120mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. [70]
  • SH-5 – 105mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. [71]
  • SH-3 – 122mm armored self-propelled howitzer. Export version of the PLZ-89.
  • SH-1 – 155 mm/52 caliber truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. Similar in concept to French CAESAR self-propelled howitzer. [72]
  • CS/SM10 – 120 mm all terrain vehicle mounted self-propelled mortar-howitzer.
  • CS/SH4 – 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. [73]
  • CS/SS6 – 81 mm all terrain vehicle mounted self-propelled mortar.
  • CS/SM4 – – 120 mm self-propelled mortar. [74]
  • CS/SM1 – 81 mm rapid fire self-propelled mortar. Export version of the PCP-001.
  • AH-4 – 155 mm towed howitzer.
  • AH-2 – 155 mm towed howitzer. Export version of the PLL-01 howitzer.
  • AH-1 – 155 mm towed howitzer. Export version of the PLL-01 howitzer at 52 caliber.
  • 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. [75]
  • SY400 – strategic MLRS, first unveiled at the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow [76]
  • SY300 – strategic MLRS, first unveiled at the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow [76]
  • A-300 – 300 mm
  • A-200 – 300 mm
  • SR-5/SR-7
  • AR3 – 300 mm
  • PHL03 – 300 mm, Chinese copy of Russian BM-30 Smerch
  • AR2 – 300 mm [77]
  • AR1A – 300 mm [77]
  • WS-3 [78]
  • WS-2
  • WS-1 and WS-1B – an 8 and 4 tube 320 mm multiple launch rocket system by Sichuan Aerospace Industry Corporation (SCAIC, also known as Base 062)
  • WS-6
  • WS-15
  • WS-22
  • WS-32
  • WS-33
  • WS-35
  • WS-43
  • WS-63
  • WS-64
  • A-100 MRL – 10 tube 300 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System
  • Type 81 – 122 mm [79]
  • PR50 – 122 mm
  • SR-4 – 122 mm
  • WM-80 – 273 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems
  • WM-40 – 273 mm
  • Type 90 – 30×130 mm
  • Type 82 artillery (on a Yanan SX250 6×6 truck) – 30 tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher replacing the 19 tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher of the Type 70 (on a YW 531C) and Type 63 (on a 4×4 truck)
  • Type 90 – 40 × 122 mm rockets
  • Type 81 – 40 × 122 mm rockets
  • Type 82 – 130 × 130 mm rockets
  • Type 70 – 122 mm
  • Type 762 – 284 mm
  • Type 74 – 284 mm
  • Type 70 – 19 × 130 mm
  • Type 65 – rocket system [80]
  • Type 63 – 130 mm
  • Type 63 – 107 mm

Reserve and retired

  • Type 83 SPH – 152 mm self-propelled howitzer.
  • Type 54-1 (PL-54-1) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 66 (PL-66) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 83 (PL-83) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 86 (PL-66) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 66 (PL-66) – 152 mm towed howitzer. copy of the Soviet D-20
  • Type 54 (PL-54) – 152 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 59 and Type 59-1 (PL-59/PL-59-1) – copy of the Soviet M46 130 mm towed field gun
  • Type 60 (PL-60) – copy of the Soviet D-74 122 mm howitzer
  • Type 83 MLRS – 273 mm multiple rocket launcher in limited service. Retired.

Vehicle

Armored combat vehicles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Main Battle Tanks (4,700)
ZTZ-59 Main battle tank 400Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-59-II Main battle tank Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-59D Main battle tank Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-79 Main battle tank 200 Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-88A Main battle tank 300 Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-88B Main battle tank Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-96 Main battle tank 1,000 Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-96A Main battle tank 1,500 Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-99 Main battle tank 600 Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTZ-99A Main battle tank 700 Image unavailable.png [85]
Light Tanks (1,250)
ZTD-05 Light tank 750Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Image unavailable.png [85]
ZTQ-15 Light tank 500 Image unavailable.png [85]
Assault Guns
ZTL-11 Assault Guns 1,200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China [86]
Infantry Fighting Vehicles
ZBD-86 Infantry fighting vehicle 1,000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Chinese Type86.jpg
[86]
ZBD-86A Infantry fighting vehicle 1,250
TankBiathlon2016opening-33.jpg
[86]
ZSL-92 Infantry fighting vehicle 550
Sri Lanka Military 0233.jpg
[86]
ZSL-92B Infantry fighting vehicle 1,050
PLA Hong Kong Garrison ZSL92B.JPG
[86]
ZBD-04 Infantry fighting vehicle 400
ZBD-04 - front right view.jpg
[86]
ZBD-04A Infantry fighting vehicle 1,900
ZBD-04A IFV 20170716.jpg
[86]
ZBL-08 Infantry fighting vehicle 3,000
ZBL-08.jpg
[86]
Armored Personnel Carriers
ZSD-63 Armored personnel carrier 500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 63 APC at the Beijing Military Museum - 1.jpg
[86]
ZSD-89 Armored personnel carrier 1,500
Sri Lanka Military 0229.jpg
[86]
ZSD-89A Armored personnel carrier
SecureRoute2018-12.jpg
[86]
ZSL-92A Armored personnel carrier 700
PLA Hong Kong Garrison ZSL92B.JPG
[86]
ZSL-93 Armored personnel carrier Limited
SLA Mechanized Infantry WMZ551.JPG
[86]
ZSL-10 Armored personnel carrier 900
ZBL-08.jpg
[86]
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carriers
ZBD-05 Amphibious Armored personnel carriers 750Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Chinese ZBD-05.jpg
[86]
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
Dongfeng Mengshi Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle5,000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
AirborneExerciseInBrest2018-28.jpg
[86]
Tiger 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle110Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Kazgal-1-1101-1200 6.jpg
[86]
High Mobility Vehicles
VP22 Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Parade vehicles march from Alabino to Moscow (559-09)-1.jpg
VP11 Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
CSK-181 Armored assault vehicle500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Bangladesh Army Dongfeng EQ2050. (39019788572).jpg
CSK-141 Armored assault vehicle500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Bangladesh Army Dongfeng EQ2050. (39019788572).jpg
CSK-131 Armored assault vehicle500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Vostok2018-08.jpg
Dongfeng EQ2050 Infantry mobility vehicle20,000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLA Hong Kong Garrison Dong Feng EQ2050HMMWV.JPG
CS/VP4 ATV All-terrain vehicle500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Z-20KA helihoisting vehicle at CCAS2023 (20230724130019).jpg
CS/VP3 MRAP 1000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Poly Technologies Inc. CS-VP3 MRAP.jpg
CS/VP14 MRAP 50+Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

Anti-tank/anti-structure vehicles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Assault guns
PTL-02 100 mm assault gun250Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
WMA-301 tank destroyers of Djiboutian Army.jpg
Assault gun variant based on WZ-551 infantry fighting vehicle chassis.
Tank destroyers
PTZ-89 120 mm tank destroyer0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 50th anniversary of PRC 3 (cropped).jpg Out of service
Missile carriers
AFT-10 Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier 200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Red Arrow 10 Anti-tank missile.jpg In service. HJ-10 missile deployed on ZBD-04A, ZBL-08, FAW MV3 ground vehicle platforms.
AFT-9 Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier 450 [87] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China HJ-9 mounted on WZ550.jpg In service. HJ-9 missile deployed on WZ-551 ground vehicle platform. [88]
AFT-8C/D/E Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier 450 [87] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
SLA Red Arrow 8L.JPG
In service. AFT-8C, D, and E variants can mounted on BJ2022 and other light assault vehicles.
AFT-11 Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service. HJ-11 missile deployed on Dongfeng Mengshi ground vehicle platform.
HJ-73D Carrier Anti-tank missile carrier Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Maljutka modernizovana 03.jpg
In service. HJ-73D can be mounted on various platforms of PLAGF.
CM-501GA Anti-tank guided missile
Anti-ship missile
180mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
CM-501GA ASM Army-2022 2022-08-20 2264.jpg
10 km-40 km point strike cruise missile
CM-501XA Loitering munition 180mmFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
CM-501GA ASM Army-2022 2022-08-20 2264.jpg
10 km-40 km point strike loitering munition (suicide drone)
CTL-181A Drone Swarm Loitering munition Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Multiple launching loitering munition & drone swarm (suicide drone) [89]

Logistic and support vehicles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Logistic and utility trucks
FAW MV3 Tactical truck 15000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 2015 China Victory Day parade-Medical Phalanx.jpg 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.
Shaanxi SX2220 (HMV3)Heavy tactical truckFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 7 tonnes (7,000 kg) (off-road) payload. Third generation heavy utility truck of 6x6 chassis.
Shaanxi SX2306 (HMV3)Heavy tactical truck Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 10 tonnes (10,000 kg) (off-road) payload. Third generation heavy utility truck of 8x8 chassis.
Taian TA4410Heavy transporterFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 65 tonnes (65,000 kg) payload. Third generation heavy tank transporter of 8x8 chassis capable of transporting Type 99 tank.
Taian TA4360Heavy transporter Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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 25000+Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
SX2190TB2020.jpg 5-tonne truck of PLAGF in 1980s. Chinese licensed version of Steyr 91 from Austria.
Dongfeng EQ1108Logistic truck7000+Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 2.5-tonne 4x2 General utility truck mainly used for troops transport. Widely used by PLA and PAP. A modified copy of Japanese civilian Nissan Diesel Condor truck.
Dongfeng EQ245/EQ2100 Logistic truckFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3.5 tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck
Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081 Logistic truckFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Dongfeng EQ240 China 2017-04-05.jpg 2.5-tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck
Dongfeng EQ2102 Logistic truckFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 60 tonnes (60,000 kg) payload. Second generation heavy tank transporter of 6x6 chassis capable of transporting Type 96 tank.
Jonyang JY813Articulated all-terrain tracked vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Ural-4320 Logistic truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union DayTechnologies2017p2-19.jpg 5 tonne capacity general purpose off-road 6×6 vehicle.
Light utility vehicle
BJ2022 Light utility vehicleFlag of the United States.svg  USA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  People's Republic of China
Beijing Benz Jeep Warrior 2020 - 2.jpg Widely used 4x4 vehicle in the Chinese army. Jointly developed by Beijing Auto Works and Chrysler from America.
BJ2020 Light utility vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China BAIC BJ212 002.jpg
BJ80 Light utility vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Zai Bei Jing Gua Jun Yong Pai De Bei Jing Pai Yue Ye Che .jpg
NJ2045/2046 Light utility vehicleFlag of Italy.svg  Italia
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  People's Republic of China
Italian military Iveco 40.10WM.jpg Chinese licensed version of Iveco VM 90 from Italia.
Military engineering
Type 90-II ARV Armored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Service support for Type 96 tank and Type 99 tank. Based on Type 99 tank chassis. [90]
VME-102-40 Armored recovery vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Service support for Type 96 tank and Type 99 tank. Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
Type 08 ARVArmored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 08 8x8 IFV chassis.
Type 05 ARV Amphibious armored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on ZBD-05 chassis.
ZBD-04A ARVArmored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on ZBD-04A chassis.
ZJX-93 (Type 93)Armored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Type 93 is based on Type 89 AFV chassis.
Type 84 (WZ653A) Armored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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. [91]
WZ653 ARVArmored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Chinese Type 653 ARV 2.JPG Based on Type 69 tank.
Type 76 ARV Amphibious armored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 63 amphibious light tank.
Type 73 ARVArmored recovery vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 59 tank.
GZM-003Amphibious bridging vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China GZM-003 - Prakticheskoe zaniatie s uchastnikami mezhdunarodnogo konkursa <<Otkrytaia voda>> iz Kitaia i Belorussii 01.jpg
Type 08/VN1 assault bridgeArmored bridging vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 08 8x8 IFV. [92]
GQL-410 heavy assault bridge vehicleArmored vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 96 tank chassis. Support Type 99 tank and other heavy vehicles. [92]
Type 84 (WZ621) bridging tankArmored bridging vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service since 1985. Based on Type 79 tank chassis. Support 40-tonne payload. [93]
GQL-111 heavy mechanized bridgeVehicle-launched bridgeFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China SecureRoute2018-08.jpg
CTL-181A Assault Bridge Builder Vehicle-launched bridge Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Truck mounted vehicle-launched bridge. [59] [94] [95]
GQL-321 light mechanized bridgeVehicle-launched bridge
Pontoon bridge
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Bangladesh Army Type 79A ribbon bridge on Tiema XC2200 truck. (29344989030).jpg In service as of 1996. The chassis is based on XC2200. [96]
GQL-110 heavy mechanized bridge (Type 84)Vehicle-launched bridge Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Also known as Type 84. Further development of GQL-120A. The chassis is based on JN252. [97]
GQL-120A light mechanized bridge (Type 69A)Vehicle-launched bridgeFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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. [98] [97]
GAZ-04 Armored engineering vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  People's Republic of China
Based on the Soviet GAZ-004 8x8 IFV.
GCZ-112Armored engineering vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China SecureRoute2018-23.jpg Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
GCZ-110Armored engineering vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
GSL-411 (GSL-241)Obstacle breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Heavy obstacle breaching rocket launcher designed for amphibious assault mission. [99]
GSL-430 (GBP-128)Obstacle breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on BJ 2032 chassis. [99]
GBP-126Obstacle breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China [99]
GSL-133Minefield breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 96 tank chassis. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
Type 08 breaching vehicle Minefield breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 08 8x8 IFV. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
Type 05 breaching vehicle Minefield breaching vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on ZBD-05 chassis. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-130Minefield breaching vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service as of 1996. Improved from GSL-131 and based on Type 79 tank [99] chassis. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-131Minefield breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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-211Minefield breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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. [100]
GSL-111 (WZ762A)Minefield breaching vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China First generation mine clearing vehicle. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge. The vehicle is developed in 1960s.
GSL-110BAirburst rocket mine clearing vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China First generation mine clearing vehicle based on Type 62 light tank chassis. [100]
GSL-110/A (Type 81)Airburst rocket mine clearing vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China First generation mine clearing vehicle. This vehicle saw combat operation during Sino–Vietnamese conflicts (1979–1991). [100]
Type 90A MLVWheeled minelayer Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 90A MLRS. [101]
GBL-130Tracked minelayer Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on Type 89 AFV
GBL-120Tracked minelayer Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 84 MLVWheeled minelayer Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Early rocket-assist mine-laying vehicle based on BM-21 Grad chassis.
Type 74Wheeled minelayer Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China In service as of 1975. Phased out. Early rocket-assist mine-laying vehicle based on FAW CA-30 general utility truck chassis.
Special vehicles
CSZ-181 MEDVAC Armored ambulance Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Based on the CSZ-181 armored assault box truck.
Type 08 Armored AmbulanceArmored ambulanceFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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. [102] [103] [104]
Type 89A Armored AmbulanceArmored ambulanceFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Vostok2018-08.jpg Based on the ZSD-89A armored fighting vehicle.
Type 14 Hazardous Environment Reconnaissance VehicleBattlefield hazard detection and surveillanceFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Shiyang Road,Nanjing,20150727,01.jpg Based on the Type 08 command vehicle. Equipped with sensors and equipment for hazardous detection involving nuclear, biological, and chemical environments.
CSK-131 C2Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Vostok2018-08.jpg Command vehicle based on CSK-131 chassis
CSK-181 C2Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on CSK-181 chassis [105]
Type 89 C2 Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZSD-89A C2 Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89A chassis [106]
ZBD-03 C2 Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on tracked ZBD-03 chassis [107]
Type 05 C2 Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis [108]
Type 08 C2 Armored command vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis [102]
CSK-131 RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on CSK-131 chassis
CSK-181 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Command vehicle based on CSK-181 chassis [105]
ZZC-01 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZSD-89A Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89A chassis [109]
Type 05 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis [110]
Type 08 Recce Armored reconnaissance vehicleFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis [111]
Type 08 Electronic Warfare Vehicle Electronic warfare Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  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. [112]

Other

Export-oriented

  • ZFB-05 – x4 light-weight armored personnel carrier.
  • ZFB-91 – Export-oriented 6x6 light-weight armored personnel carrier, limited service in PLAGF and Chinese People's Armed Police.
  • Type 90 – Export-oriented armored personnel carrier based on Type 85. Limited services within PLAGF.
  • Type 85 – Export-oriented armored personnel carrier developed alongside the Type 89 armored fighting vehicle. Limited services within PLAGF.
  • Type 81 – Export variant of Type 63 armored personnel carrier
  • CS/VP3 – Export-oriented mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) developed by Poly Technologies. [113] [114] [115]
  • 8M – Export-oriented mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) jointly developed by Norinco and South African firm EWI2 for China, [116] first revealed in mid-2012. [117] [118]
  • VN4 – Export-oriented 4x4 armored Car small quantity were produced for testing within PLAGF.

Reserve and retired

  • ZSD-89-II – IFV based on Type 89 APC, used in 1990s to 2010s.
  • ZTS-63A Amphibious light tank used in 1990s to 2010s.
  • Type 77 – Amphibious armored personnel carrier used in 1980s.
  • 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 1980s.
  • Taian TA4360 – Tank transporter of PLAGF in 1980s.
  • Taian TA5380 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Taian TA5450 – 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 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 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 domestic built truck type. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF in 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 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 1950s to 1990s.
  • GAZ-69A – Retired. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in 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 1970s to 2000s.
  • GAC Changfeng Leopard – Chinese licensed version of the Mitsubishi Pajero. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle since 1990s.
  • Toyota Land Cruiser – In limited service. Light utility vehicle.

Vessel

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Landing craft
Type 067 (Yunnan-class) Landing Craft Utility 50+ [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Yunnan Class 067 general purpose landing craft.jpg Yunnan II class
Type 271 (Yupen-class) Landing Ship Medium 200+ [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Later variants are bigger.
Yutu-class Landing Ship Medium 2+ [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Yuwei-class Landing Ship Medium 100 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Logistic and support
Type 701 (Yunsong-class) Roll-on/roll-off 2 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Unknown type Cable layer 1 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Fuzhong-classTransport oiler1 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Fubing-classTransport oiler8 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Fulei-lcassTransport oiler2 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Huntao-class Fleet Tug 2 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Haixun III Cutter 1 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

Aircraft

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Transport aircraft
Xian Y-7 Transport aircraft 2+ [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Xian Y-7-100, China General Aviation AN0193499.jpg
Shaanxi Y-8 Transport aircraft 2 [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLAAF-GX1-02.jpg
Shaanxi Y-9 Transport aircraft 2+ [88] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Shaanxi Y-9 at 2014 Zhuhai Air Show.jpg
Helicopter
Changhe Z-10 Attack helicopter 238Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Xibu z10.jpg
Harbin Z-19 Attack helicopter 200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Harbin Z-19 helicopter (cropped).jpg
Changhe Z-8/Changhe Z-18 Transport helicopter 255Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLAAF Z-8KH.jpg 9 Z-8A; 96 Z-8B; 6 Z-8L; 20+ Z-18
Harbin Z-9 Utility helicopter 300Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China PLAAF Harbin Z-9WA.jpg 21 Z-9A; 31 Z-9W; 10 Z-9WA; 193 Z-9WZ
Harbin Z-20 Utility helicopter 181Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Z-20 mockup.jpg
Changhe Z-11 Light utility helicopter 153Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Changhe Z-11WB, Zhuhai-Jinwan 4th November 2016 (31829381252).jpg
H120 Colibri Light utility helicopter 100Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  People's Republic of China
Eurocopter EC-120B Colibri AN0367366.jpg
SA342L Utility helicopter 8Flag of France.svg  France SA.342L Gazelle ZU-RHH.jpg
Mil Mi-17 Utility helicopter 188Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Afghan Mi-17 (alternate).jpg 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 190Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Xibu mi171 PLA.jpg 50 Mi-8T Hip; 140 Mi-171
Mil Mi-26 Transport helicopter 4 [119] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Russian Air Force Mi-26 Beltyukov.jpg
Sikorsky S-70C2 Executive transport helicopter 19 [88] Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Austrian Air Force S-70A42.jpg
Unmanned aerial vehicle
Harbin BZK-005 Heavy ISTAR UnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Harbin BZK-005 high altitude long range UAV.jpg
Harbin BZK-009Heavy ISTAR UnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
BZK-006Medium ISTAR UnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
BZK-007Medium ISTAR UnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
BZK-008Medium ISTAR UnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
ASN-209 Silver EagleTactical reconnaissanceUnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Can perform generally reconnaissance and artillery reconnaissance. [120]
WZ-6 (ASN-207)Tactical reconnaissanceUnknownFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Can perform generally reconnaissance and artillery reconnaissance. Typically carried by armored reconnaissance vehicle, wheeled vehicles, or MV3 trucks. [121]

Equipment summary (2022)

Data estimated by The International Institute for Strategic Studies. Antiquated, auxiliary, stored, and land vehicles of other service branches are not included. [122]

Land vehicle

Aircraft

TypeOriginClassRoleIntroducedIn serviceTotalNotes
Xian Y-7 ChinaPropellerTransport2 [123]
Shaanxi Y-8 ChinaPropellerTransport2 [123]
Shaanxi Y-9 ChinaPropellerTransport2 [123]
Changhe Z-8 ChinaRotorcraftTransport125 [122]
Harbin Z-9 ChinaRotorcraftUtility1994120 (est) [122]
CAIC WZ-10 ChinaRotorcraftAttack2012200 [122]
Changhe Z-11 ChinaRotorcraftAttack/patrol199853 [122]
Harbin Z-19 ChinaRotorcraftAttack/patrol2012120+ [122]
Harbin Z-20 ChinaRotorcraftUtility2019100 (est) [122]
Mil Mi-17/Mil Mi-171 USSRRotorcraftTransport88 [122]
Eurocopter EC120 Colibri FranceRotorcraftTraining15 [123]
Sikorsky S-70 USARotorcraftExecutive transport198319 [123]
CH-4B ChinaUAVCISR5+ [122]
BZK-005 ChinaUAVHeavy ISR [122]
BZK-009ChinaUAVHeavy ISR [122]
BZK-006ChinaUAVMedium ISR [122]
BZK-007ChinaUAVMedium ISR [122]
BZK-008ChinaUAVMedium ISR [122]

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