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{{Vehicle | image = 400px PLZ-89.png | tier = 7 | class = SPG | type = Progression | nation = China | dealer = Zhang Feng | crew = *Commander *Driver *Gunner *Loader (X2) | previous = [[2S3 Akatsiya|Akatsiya]] | next = [[M109A6 Paladin|Paladin]] | damage = 800 | penetration = 55 | dpm = 9600 | reload = 5 | hp = 2000 | hullvsap = 35 | hullvsheat = 40 | hullcomposition = Steel | turretvsap = 40 | turretvsheat = 45 | turretcomposition = Steel | speed = 66 | acceleration = 4.7 | weight = 20000 | hulltraverse = 40.01 | camo = 20 | vision = 390 | depression = -2 | elevation = 60 | accuracy = 0.100 | aimtime = 2.4 | turrettraverse = 29.7 }} The '''PLZ-89''' is a Tier 7 progression [[Self-Propelled Gun]] under [[Zhang Feng]]'s dealership. ==History== Class: Self-Propelled Howitzer<br> Developed: 1985-1989<br> Service: 1989+<br> Vehicles Built: cca 100-300 (sources vary)<br> 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. {{Clear}} ==Ammunition== {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;" ! style="display:none" | # ! Ammo<br>Name ! Ammo<br>Type ! XP Cost ! Damage ! Penetration ! Velocity ! Reload<br>Time ! More<br>Info |- {{Ammunition | index = 1 | name = 122mm D30 HE | type = HE | damage = 800{{Note|250 for Partial Penetration;<br>100 for Non-Penetrating Hits}} | penetration = 55 | velocity = 400 | reload = 5.00 | accuracy = 0.10 | firechance = 100 | penrandom = 10 | splashradius = 3.00 | splashpen = 220 }} {{Ammunition | index = 2 | name = 122mm BEE2 BB/RA HE | type = HESH | xp = {{Currency|xp|66,263}} | damage = 700 | penetration = 450 | velocity = 600 | reload = 5.00 | accuracy = 0.10 | firechance = 300 | damagerandom = 5 | penrandom = 15 | moduledamage = 25 | spallthreshold = 150 }} {{Ammunition | index = 3 | name = Smoke Round | type = Smoke | velocity = 1000 | reload = 5.00 | radius = 20 | duration = 20 }} {{Ammunition | index = 4 | name = WP Round | type = WP | damage = 20 per sec | velocity = 1000 | reload = 5.00 | radius = 15 | duration = 10 }} {{Ammunition | index = 5 | name = 7.62mm AP | type = AP | damage = 8 | penetration = 18{{Note|18 mm at 100m;<br>9 mm at 1000m}} | velocity = 855 | reload = 5.00 | accuracy = 0.98 | partialreload = Yes | magtype = Clip | magsize = 800 | burstrate = 400 | damagerandom = 10 | penrandom = 10 | ricochetangle = 67 }} |} ==Upgrades== ===Armor=== {{Armor | name = PLZ-89 Stock Armor | hullvsap = 35 | hullvsheat = 40 | hullcomposition = Steel | turretvsap = 40 | turretvsheat = 45 | turretcomposition = Steel | description = This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns. }} ===Weapon=== {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;" ! style="display:none" | # ! Name ! XP Cost ! Credit Cost ! Aim Time ! Reload Time ! More Info |- {{Weapon | index = Weapon1 | name = 122mm Type 83 Howitzer | aimtime = 2.40 | reload = 5.00 | depression = -2.0 | elevation = 60.0 | ammo = 122mm D30 HE<br>122mm BEE2 BB/RA HE<br>Smoke Round<br>WP Round<br>7.62mm AP }} |} ===Engine=== {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;" ! Name ! XP Cost ! Credit Cost ! Max Speed ! Reverse Speed ! Forward<br>Acceleration ! Hull Traverse ! Fire Chance |- {{Engine | name = NORINCO 12V150L-12 450 hp Diesel Engine | maxspeed = 65 | reversespeed = 15 | 0-32 = 4.70 | 0-max = 22.01 | hulltraverse = 40.01 | firechance = 6 }} |} ===Parts=== {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;" ! Name ! XP Cost ! Credit Cost ! Description ! Notes |- {{Part | name = [[File:Spallliner.png|40px]]<br>Spall Liner | xp = {{currency|xp|25,486}} | credits = {{currency|credits|320,000}} | description = Hit points are increased by 150 }} {{Part | name = [[File:Smokegrenades.png|40px]]<br>Type 84 Smoke Grenades | description = Comes with 2 charges<br>Takes 60s to recharge<br>Duration: 10s }} {{Part | name = [[File:Smokegrenades.png|40px]]<br>Type 84G Smoke Grenades | xp = {{Currency|xp|25,486}} | credits = {{Currency|credits|320,000}} | description = Comes with 6 charges in total<br>Magazine capacity: 2 charges<br>Takes 3s to recharge<br>Duration: 10s<br>Magazine reload time: 25s }} {{Part | name = [[File:Gunnersight.png|40px]]<br>Improved Gunner Optics | xp = {{currency|xp|38,229}} | credits = {{currency|credits|480,000}} | description = Accuracy is improved by 10% }} {{Part | name = [[File:Firecontrol.png|40px]]<br>Improved Fire Control System | xp = {{currency|xp|44,600}} | credits = {{currency|credits|560,000}} | description = Aiming time reduced by 20% }} {{Part | name = [[File:Autoloader.png|40px]]<br>Improved Autoloader | xp = {{currency|xp|50,972}} | credits = {{currency|credits|640,000}} | description = Rate of fire is increased by 7% }} {{Part | name = [[File:Transmission.png|40px]]<br>Improved Transmission | xp = {{currency|xp|19,114}} | credits = {{currency|credits|240,000}} | description = Acceleration is increased by 2.5%<br>Hull traverse rate is increased by 10% }} {{Part | name = [[File:Treads01.png|40px]]<br>Stock Tracks | description = Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3%<br>Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0% }} |} ==Other unlocks== {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;" ! Name ! Cost ! Description ! Notes |- {{Other | name = [[File:battleharden.png|40px|bottom]]<br>Battle Hardened | cost = {{Currency|gold|2,700}} | description = The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits<br> and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle. }} {{Other | name = [[File:PLZ-89 avatar.png|50px|bottom]]<br>Avatar | cost = {{Currency|xp|40,525}} | description = Unlocks Vehicle icon for player portrait. }} {{Other | name = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>9,900 Reputation | cost = {{Currency|xp|33,770}} | description = Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation. }} {{Other | name = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>9,900 Reputation | cost = {{Currency|xp|33,770}} | description = Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation. }} {{Other | name = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>9,900 Reputation | cost = {{Currency|xp|33,770}} | description = Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation. }} {{Other | name = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>9,900 Reputation | cost = {{Currency|xp|33,770}} | description = Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation. }} |} {{Notelist}} {{Self-propelled guns}}
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