PTL02 Assaulter

The PTL02 Assaulter is a tier 7 Premium Tank Destroyer originating from China. It can be purchased from Zhang Feng for 5,500 Gold.

Features

 * High spot and rof: had high spotting ranges and rate of fire.
 * Waterproof: this vehicle can remain longer under water.

Player Recommendations
A powerful sniper, the PTL02 Assaulter is excellent at suppressing and destroying enemy targets that are caught in the open with its rapid firing 100m cannon. But with minimal armor, the PTL02 relies on its camo rating and speed to stay alive.

Pros

 * Good mobility
 * Excellent penetration
 * Excellent camo rating
 * High alpha

Cons

 * Relatively poor armor
 * Poor gun depression

Upgrade Suggestions
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Improved Telescopic Lens
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Improved Spall Liner

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington, to improve the aim speed, camo factor, and crew stats
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
 * Loaders: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

Upgrades
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

History
Class: Fire Support Vehicle Developed: 1987-2004 Service: 2004+ Vehicles Built: cca 20-30 Operators: China The PTL-02 development began with the Type 92 IFV (also known as the WZ551), which was introduced to the public in 1986. It was a moderately successful vehicle that was exported to approximately two dozen countries and produced in some limited numbers for Chinese service as well. Its chassis was later used for the older Type 87 tank destroyer, which was not a very successful design and was produced in very limited numbers. The PTL-02 light wheeled Fire Support Vehicle is an enhanced version of the Type 87, produced between 2004 and 2005. It&#39;s armed with a 100mm low-recoil smoothbore gun capable of firing APFSDS, HEAT and HE shells. The PTL-02 was produced only in very limited numbers and, like many other Chinese vehicles, its development history, design details and tactical use remain a bit of a mystery. An alternative export version exists and is armed with a 105mm NATO-standard rifled gun. This version is known under the nickname Assaulter. A few vehicles of this export variant are appearing in the service of the militaries of Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti and Myanmar.