Type 88 (PGZ 88) - the first fully automated self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery set introduced in the PLA. The set is designed for air defense at the divisional level, for destroying targets up to a height of 3000 m, with a maximum distance of 9400 m.
The set is the successor of unsuccessful sets Type 63 (2x37 mm) and Type 80 (2x57 mm). Its development began in the early 1980s. set is composed of Type 74 (37 mm PLdvK) placed on the tank chassis Type 69-III. An overview radar and a fire control system are integrated into the set. Development was completed in 1989 and serial production began the following year.
Compared to Type 74, an automatic charging device is used, which improves the reaction time of the set.
Due to the reduction of the weight of the set, the device is relatively weakly armored - the tower resists the projectile of small arms and shrapnel grenades.
Despite the technologies used, the set has reduced efficiency at night and with reduced visibility, the lack of the set is also the impossibility of connecting the set to modern fire control systems (C3I systems) and thus to the integrated air defense system.
Due to these shortcomings, the set was not mass-produced in the PLA armament, a small amount is used for training. They are in combat deployment only at 6. tank division 38. Army Corps in the number of 18 pcs. In the future, they are expected to be replaced by the set Type 95.
Tactical and technical data:
Service: 4
Weight: 35 tons
Caliber: 37 mm
Cadence: 360-380 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 1000 m/s
Effective range (long-distance/altitude): 7200 m/4000 m
Measure: 360 °
Lat: -5 ° ~ 85 °
Tower rotation speed: 0.5-60 °/s
Max. target distance: 15000 m/3000 m
Max. engine speed/power: 50 km/h/426 kW
The set is the successor of unsuccessful sets Type 63 (2x37 mm) and Type 80 (2x57 mm). Its development began in the early 1980s. set is composed of Type 74 (37 mm PLdvK) placed on the tank chassis Type 69-III. An overview radar and a fire control system are integrated into the set. Development was completed in 1989 and serial production began the following year.
Compared to Type 74, an automatic charging device is used, which improves the reaction time of the set.
Due to the reduction of the weight of the set, the device is relatively weakly armored - the tower resists the projectile of small arms and shrapnel grenades.
Despite the technologies used, the set has reduced efficiency at night and with reduced visibility, the lack of the set is also the impossibility of connecting the set to modern fire control systems (C3I systems) and thus to the integrated air defense system.
Due to these shortcomings, the set was not mass-produced in the PLA armament, a small amount is used for training. They are in combat deployment only at 6. tank division 38. Army Corps in the number of 18 pcs. In the future, they are expected to be replaced by the set Type 95.
Tactical and technical data:
Service: 4
Weight: 35 tons
Caliber: 37 mm
Cadence: 360-380 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 1000 m/s
Effective range (long-distance/altitude): 7200 m/4000 m
Measure: 360 °
Lat: -5 ° ~ 85 °
Tower rotation speed: 0.5-60 °/s
Max. target distance: 15000 m/3000 m
Max. engine speed/power: 50 km/h/426 kW