PLZ-89

PLZ-89
Tier / Class	Tier 7 SPG
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader (X2)
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Akatsiya
Next ► Paladin
Sustained Damage
Damage	800
Penetration	55 mm
Damage per Minute	9600 per min.
Reload Time	5 s
Defense
Hit Points	2000
Hull vs AP	35 mm
Hull vs HEAT	40 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Turret vs AP	40 mm
Turret vs HEAT	45 mm
Turret Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	66 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.7 s
Weight	20000 kg
Hull Traverse	40.01 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	20 %
Vision Range while Moving	390 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-2° / 60°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.100 °
Aim Time	2.4 s
Turret Traverse	29.7 deg/s

The PLZ-89 is a Tier 7 progression Self-Propelled Gun under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Developed: 1985-1989
Service: 1989+
Vehicles Built: cca 100-300 (sources vary)
Operators: China

Much like all the major military powers of the world, China was relatively quick to recognize the importance of self-propelled artillery. Its early designs were either direct copies of or at least heavily influenced by the Soviets. Soviet self-propelled guns like the 2S1 Gvozdika and the 2S3 Akatsiya have proven to be rugged and successful and it's therefore no wonder that China wanted such a vehicle of its own.

The simplest approach was, of course, to use an existing gun along with an existing chassis and mate the two together. The PLZ-89 SPH was developed in the 1980s as an attempt to provide the same capabilities of the Soviet 2S1 Gvozdika by using existing components, specifically the modified Type 77 APC chassis (which was developed from the Type 62 Light Tank) and the 122mm Type 86 howitzer. The howitzer was almost an exact copy of the old Soviet D-30 from the 1960s – it could even fire Soviet ammunition.

As its name suggest, the vehicle had likely entered official service in 1989, although it was not shown to the public until a decade later. PLZ-89 wasn’t exported and is only currently in use by the Chinese military, both by the land forces and marines. It is not known how many of these vehicles were built since 1989, estimates range from several hundred to just over a hundred vehicles. By now, it is somewhat obsolete and will certainly be replaced by more modern vehicles in the future.

Vehicle Traits

• Artillery: This vehicle is capable of indirect fire across large distances but is very vulnerable in close combat.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• HESH Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.
• Powerful HE Rounds: This vehicle can fire powerful HE rounds that deal tremendous damage.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	122mm D30 HE	HE	Stock	800	55 mm	400 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 3.00 m Splash Penetration: 220 mm
2	122mm BEE2 BB/RA HE	HESH	66,263	700	450 mm	600 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 15 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Spall Threshold: 150 mm
3	Smoke Round	Smoke	Stock	N/A	N/A	1000 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 20 m Duration: 20 s
4	WP Round	WP	Stock	20 per sec	N/A	1000 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 15 m Duration: 10 s
5	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °

Upgrades

Armor

PLZ-89 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	35 mm (vs AP) 40 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	40 mm (vs AP) 45 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	122mm Type 83 Howitzer	Stock	Stock	2.40 s	5.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -2.0° / 60.0° Ammo: 122mm D30 HE 122mm BEE2 BB/RA HE Smoke Round WP Round 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
NORINCO 12V150L-12 450 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	65 km/h	15 km/h	4.70 s (0 to 32 km/h) 22.01 s (0 to Max Speed)	40.01°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	25,486	320,000	Hit points are increased by 150
Type 84 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Takes 60s to recharge Duration: 10s
Type 84G Smoke Grenades	25,486	320,000	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Improved Gunner Optics	38,229	480,000	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Fire Control System	44,600	560,000	Aiming time reduced by 20%
Improved Autoloader	50,972	640,000	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Transmission	19,114	240,000	Acceleration is increased by 2.5% Hull traverse rate is increased by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	2,700	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Avatar	40,525	Unlocks Vehicle icon for player portrait.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.