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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.
Name | Type | Origin | Image | Notes | |
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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. 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] | ||
Other equipment | |||||
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] |
Name | Type | Cartridge | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Handgun | |||||
QSZ-92 | Semi-automatic pistol | 5.8×21mm DAP92 or 9×19mm Parabellum | China | 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 | China | Subcompact/pocket pistol designed for special forces and military officers. 7-round magazine. [16] | |
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. [17] | |
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. | |
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] | |
CS/LS06 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | China | 50-round magazine. Used by Special Forces. Limited service. [20] | |
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 rifle | |||||
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. | |
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 airbust grenade | 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 | China | 30-round magazine. Serving only with the reserve, garrison, border patrol PLAGF units. | |
Type 81 | Assault rifle | 7.62×39mm M43 | China | 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 | China | copied M16 | |
QBS-06 | Underwater assault rifle | 5.8×42mm DBS06 | China | 24-round magazine. | |
Carbine | |||||
QBZ-192 | Carbine | 5.8×42mm | China | Carbine version of the QBZ-191. | |
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. | |
Designated marksman rifle | |||||
QBU-88 | Bullpup semi-automatic rifle | 5.8×42mm | China | 10-round box magazine, effective range, 500 -1000m | |
QBU-191 | Selective fire designated marksman rifle | 5.8×42mm | China | 30-round box magazine. Automatic fire mode is retained. | |
Type 85 sniper rifle | Semi-automatic rifle | 7.62×54mmR | China | Derived from the Dragunov sniper rifle. | |
Sniper rifles | |||||
QBU-203 (CS/LR35) | Bolt-action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm | China | 5-round box magazine. [23] | |
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. [24] | |
CS/LR4 (NSG-1) | Bolt action rifle | 7.62×51mm CS/DFL3 | China | [25] | |
Anti-material 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. [26] | |
QBU-99 | Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×108mm | China | The M99B, a bullpup variant, is also produced. [27] | |
AMR-2 | Bolt-action anti-materiel rifle | 12.7×108mm | China | ||
Light machine guns and light support weapons (LMG/LSW) | |||||
QJB-191 | Light support weapon | 5.8×42mm | China | 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 DBP87 | China | 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Light support weapon variant of the QBZ-95. | |
QJS-161 | light machine gun | 5.8×42mm | China | 100-round and 150-round belt container. | |
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 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 | China | [23] | |
Type 80/86 machine gun | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×54mmR | China | 100, 200, or 250-round magazines. Based on the PKMS. | |
Heavy machine guns (HMG) | |||||
QJZ-171 | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×108mm | China | Ultra lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon. Replacing QJZ-89. | |
QJZ-89 | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×108mm | China | Lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon. [28] | |
QJG-02 | Heavy machine gun | 14.5×114mm | China | Also called the Type 02 anti-aircraft gun. Emplacement. [29] | |
Type 85 heavy machine gun | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×108mm | China | Emplacement. [30] | |
QJC-88 | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×108mm | China | ||
CS/LM12 | Rotary cannon | 7.62×54mmR | China | Export-oriented. In limited service with special operation forces. |
Name | Type | Caliber | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Rocket launchers | |||||
PF-98 | Multipurpose Rocket launcher | 120mm | China | ||
PF-11 | Disposable Rocket launcher | 93mm | China | Developed from PF-97. | |
DZJ-08 | Disposable recoilless launcher | 80mm | China | ||
PF-97 | Disposable Rocket launcher | 80mm | 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 | |
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. [31] | |
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 | |||||
HN-5A/B | Man-portable air-defense system | 72 mm | China | ||
FN-6 | Man-portable air-defense system | 72 mm | China | ||
QW-1/2 | Man-portable air-defense system | 71 mm/72 mm | China | ||
Grenade launchers | |||||
QLU-11 (LG5) | Semi-automatic grenade launcher | 35x32mm 40x53mm | 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. [32] | |
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. [33] | |
DFR-89 | incendiary grenade discharger | 35mm | China | Handheld grenade launcher for white phosphorus munitions. Reverse-engineered DM34. [34] | |
Hand grenades | |||||
Type 18 | Frag grenade | China | |||
Type 86 | Frag grenade | China | |||
Type 82-2 | Frag grenade | China | |||
Type 73 mini grenade | Frag grenade | China | [35] | ||
FSL-02 | Smoke grenade | China | The grenade weights 750 grams, and has a length of 140 mm with a diameter of 65 mm. 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 | China |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Mortars | |||||
PP-87 | 82 mm mortar | 2,880 | China | In service. 82 mm mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower companies. | |
Type 67 mortar | 82 mm mortar | China | |||
Type 56 mortar | 160 mm mortar | China | Copy of the M-160 mortar. [37] | ||
Recoilless rifles | |||||
PF-78 | 82 mm recoilless rifle | 3,966 | China | ||
PF-75 | 105 mm recoilless rifle | China | |||
PF-56 | 75 mm recoilless rifle | China |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Self Propelled Howitzer (4,400) | |||||
PCL-161 | 122mm truck mounted howitzer | 120 [40] | China | Mounted on the MV3 truck chassis. | |
PCL-171 | 122mm vehicle mounted howitzer | 120 [40] | China | Mounted on the CTL181A assault vehicle chassis. | |
PLL-09 | 122 mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer | 600 [40] | China | ||
PLZ-07A/B | 122 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer | 450 [40] | China | ||
PCL-09 | 122mm truck mounted howitzer | 300 [40] | China | ||
PLZ-89 | 122 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer | 400 [40] | China | Amphibious capable [41] | |
PLZ-85/70 | 122 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer | 100 | China | ||
PLZ-83 | 152 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer | 150 [40] | China | ||
PCL-181 | 155mm truck mounted howitzer | 630 [40] | China | ||
PLZ-05 | 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzer | 320 [40] | China | ||
W90 203 mm self-propelled gun | 203 mm self-propelled howitzer | 300 | China | Export-oriented. In limited service. | |
Towed Howitzer | |||||
PL-96 (D-30) | 122 mm howitzer | 300 [40] | Soviet Union | ||
PL-59 (M-46) | 130 mm howitzer | 100 [40] | Soviet Union | ||
PL-66 (D-20) | 152 mm howitzer | 500 [40] | Soviet Union | ||
PL-01 | 155 mm howitzer | China | |||
Mortar carrier | |||||
PCP-001 | 84 mm automatic self-propelled gun-mortar | 420 | China | In service | |
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 [42] | |
CTL181A Mortar Carrier | 120 mm vehicle-mounted mortar | Unknown | China | In service. [43] |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Multiple Launch Rocket System | |||||
PHL-16 | 370mm multiple rocket launchers | China | Modular 300mm/370mm/750mm ammunition system | ||
PHL-03 | 300mm multiple rocket launchers | 175 [40] | China | ||
PHL-XX (SR-7) | 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers | China | The SR-7 modular multiple launch rocket was observed in PLAGF service, though the designation is unknown. [44] [45] | ||
PHZ-11 | 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers | 120 [40] | China | ||
PHL-11 | 122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers | 350 [40] | China | ||
PHZ-89 | 122mm multiple rocket launchers | 375 [40] | China | ||
PHL-81/90 | 122mm multiple rocket launchers | 200 [40] | China | ||
PH-63 | 107mm multiple rocket launchers | 1,330 [40] | China |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon | |||||
PGL-12 | 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system | Unknown | China | In service. Single-barrel revolver 35 mm anti-air recon vehicle with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles. | |
PGL-625 | Unknown | China | In testing. 25 mm wheeled CIWS with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles. | ||
HQ-16/B | Medium range surface-to-air missile | 250 [40] | China | ||
PGZ-09 | 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system | China | In service. 2 X 35 mm and optionally 4 X fire-and-forget FN-6 missiles. | ||
CS/SA-1 | 35 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system | China | In service. Low attitude system, capable of engaging cruise missile and mortar round. Export-orientated weapon with unknown military designation within PLA. [46] [47] | ||
HQ-11 | Short range surface-to-air missile | China | |||
HQ-17/A | Short range surface-to-air missile | HQ-17: 200 [40] HQ-17A: 50 [40] | China | Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system. | |
HQ-6D | Short range surface-to-air missile | 30 [40] | China | Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the Italian Aspide missile. | |
HQ-7A/B | Short range surface-to-air missile | 200 [40] | China | Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the French Crotale missile. | |
LD-3000 | Counter rocket, artillery, & mortar | Unknown | China | ||
LD-2000 | Counter rocket, artillery, & mortar | Unknown | China | ||
PGZ-95 | 25 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system | China | In service [42] 4 X 25 mm and 4 X fire-and-forget QW-2 missiles. [48] [49] | ||
Type 92 Yitian | missile-based self-propelled anti-aircraft system | China | Wheeled mobile TY-90 SAM system. | ||
PGZ-88 | 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system | 6 [40] | China | In limited service for training. 2 X 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system | |
Type 80 | 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | China | 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 missile | 24 [40] | Soviet Union | Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system. | |
Towed anti-aircraft weapon | |||||
PG-87 | 25 mm towed anti-aircraft gun | 7,000 [40] | China | 2 x 25 mm, improved version of the Type 85. [50] [51] Capable of radar-based automatic engagement. | |
PG-99 (Type 90) | 35 mm towed anti-aircraft gun | China | 2 x 35 mm towed autocannon [52] based on Type 90 2 X 35 mm, licensed production of Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon. [53] Military designation PG-99. Capable of radar-based automatic engagement. | ||
PG-55/PG-65/PG-74 | 37 mm towed anti-aircraft gun | China | 2 x 37 mm towed autocannon; phased out. |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Assault guns | |||||
Type 19 | 105 mm assault gun | China | Assault gun variant based on ZBL-19 chassis. | ||
ZTL-11 | 105 mm assault gun | China | Assault gun variant based on ZBL-08 chassis. | ||
PTL-02 | 100 mm assault gun | 250 [40] | China | Assault gun variant based on WZ-551 infantry fighting vehicle chassis. | |
Tank destroyers | |||||
PTZ-89 | 120 mm tank destroyer | 230 [40] | China | ||
Missile carriers | |||||
AFT-10 Carrier | Anti-tank missile carrier | China | In service. HJ-10 missile deployed on ZBD-04A, 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. [71] | ||
AFT-8C/D/E Carrier | Anti-tank missile carrier | China | In service. AFT-8C, D, and E variants can mounted on BJ2022 and other light assault vehicles. | ||
AFT-11 Carrier | Anti-tank missile carrier | China | In service. HJ-11 missile deployed on Dongfeng Mengshi ground vehicle platform. | ||
HJ-73D Carrier | Anti-tank missile carrier | China | In service. HJ-73D can be mounted on various platforms of PLAGF. | ||
CM-501GA | Anti-tank guided missile Anti-ship missile | China | 10 km-40 km point strike cruise missile | ||
CM-501XA | Loitering munition | China | 10 km-40 km point strike loitering munition (suicide drone) | ||
CTL-181A Drone Swarm | Loitering munition | China | Multiple launching loitering munition & drone swarm (suicide drone) [72] |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Logistic and utility trucks | |||||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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 EQ1108 | Logistic truck | 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 truck | China | 3.5 tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck | ||
Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081 | Logistic truck | China | 2.5-tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck | ||
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 | |||
Ural-4320 | Logistic truck | Soviet Union | 5 tonne capacity general purpose off-road 6×6 vehicle. | ||
Light utility vehicle | |||||
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. [73] | ||
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. [74] | ||
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. [75] | ||
GQL-410 heavy assault bridge vehicle | Armored vehicle | China | Based on Type 96 tank chassis. Support Type 99 tank and other heavy vehicles. [75] | ||
Type 84 (WZ621) bridging tank | Armored bridging vehicle | China | In service since 1985. Based on Type 79 tank chassis. Support 40-tonne payload. [76] | ||
GQL-111 heavy mechanized bridge | Vehicle-launched bridge | China | |||
CTL-181A Assault Bridge Builder | Vehicle-launched bridge | China | Truck mounted vehicle-launched bridge. [43] [77] [78] | ||
GQL-321 light mechanized bridge | Vehicle-launched bridge Pontoon bridge | China | In service as of 1996. The chassis is based on XC2200. [79] | ||
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. [80] | ||
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. [81] [80] | ||
GAZ-004 | Armored engineering vehicle | People's Republic of 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. [82] | ||
GSL-430 (GBP-128) | Obstacle breaching vehicle | China | Based on BJ 2032 chassis. [82] | ||
GBP-126 | Obstacle breaching vehicle | China | [82] | ||
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-135 breaching vehicle | Minefield breaching vehicle | China | Based on ZBD-05 chassis. Fitted with 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 [82] 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. [83] | ||
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. [83] | ||
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). [83] | ||
Type 90A MLV | Wheeled minelayer | China | Based on Type 90A MLRS. [84] | ||
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. | ||
Special vehicles | |||||
CSZ-181 MEDVAC | Armored ambulance | China | Based on the CSZ-181 armored assault 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. [85] [86] [87] | ||
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 [88] | ||
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 [89] | ||
ZBD-03 C2 | Armored command vehicle | China | Command vehicle based on tracked ZBD-03 chassis [90] | ||
Type 05 C2 | Armored command vehicle | China | Command vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis [91] | ||
Type 08 C2 | Armored command vehicle | China | Command vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis [85] | ||
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 [88] | ||
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 [92] | ||
Type 05 Recce | Armored reconnaissance vehicle | China | Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis [93] | ||
ZZC-07 Recce | Armored reconnaissance vehicle | China | Frontline reconnaissance vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis [94] | ||
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. [95] | ||
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Landing craft | |||||
Type 067 (Yunnan-class) | Landing Craft Utility | 40+ [40] | China | Yunnan II class | |
Type 271 (Yupen-class) | Landing Ship Medium | 100+ [40] | China | Later variants are bigger. | |
Yutu-class | Landing Ship Medium | 16+ [40] | China | ||
Yuwei-class | Landing Ship Medium | 75+ [40] | China | ||
Logistics and support | |||||
Type 701 (Yunsong-class) | Roll-on/roll-off | 2 [40] | China | ||
Fuzhong-class | Transport oiler | 1 [40] | China | ||
Fubing-class | Transport oiler | 8 [40] | China | ||
Fulei-lcass | Transport oiler | 2 [40] | China | ||
Huntao-class | Fleet Tug | 2 [40] | China | ||
Haixun III | Cutter | 1 [40] | China |
Name | Type | Quantity | Origin | Image | Notes |
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Transport aircraft | |||||
Xian Y-7 | Transport aircraft | 2+ [40] | China | ||
Shaanxi Y-8 | Transport aircraft | 2 [40] | China | ||
Shaanxi Y-9 | Transport aircraft | 2+ [40] | China | ||
Helicopter | |||||
Harbin/Changhe Z-21 | Utility Helicopter | China | |||
Changhe Z-10 | Attack helicopter | 200 [40] | China | ||
Harbin Z-19 | Attack helicopter | 120 [40] | China | ||
Changhe Z-8/Changhe Z-18 | Transport helicopter | 135 [40] | China | 9 Z-8A; 96 Z-8B; 6 Z-8L; 20+ Z-18 | |
Harbin Z-9 | Utility helicopter | 120 [40] | China | 21 Z-9A; 31 Z-9W; 10 Z-9WA; 193 Z-9WZ | |
Harbin Z-20 | Utility helicopter | 150 [40] | China | ||
Changhe Z-11 | Light utility helicopter | 53 [40] | China | ||
H120 Colibri | Light utility helicopter | 15 [40] | France People's Republic of China | ||
SA342L | Utility helicopter | France | |||
Mil Mi-17 | Utility helicopter | 88 [40] | 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 [40] | Soviet Union | 50 Mi-8T Hip; 140 Mi-171 | |
Mil Mi-26 | Transport helicopter | 4 [102] | Soviet Union | ||
Sikorsky S-70C2 | Executive transport helicopter | 19 [40] | United States | ||
Unmanned aerial vehicle | |||||
KDV002 | UCAV | China | Reconnaissance and strike UAV based on the CASC CH-4. [103] | ||
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. [104] | ||
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. [105] | ||
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. [106] |
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