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List of equipment of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force

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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.

Individual equipment

NameTypeOriginImageNotes
Uniform and gears
Type 21 uniformCombat uniform
Field uniform		  ChinaFitted with Xingkong series camouflage.[1]
Type 19 combat uniformCombat uniform  China Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.
Type 19 backpackAssault pack
Large rucksack		  ChinaFitted with Xingkong series camouflage.[2]
Type 19 individual carrying systemBulletproof vest
Webbing equipment		  China Featuring Kevlar lining and slot for ballistic plates. Fitted with Xingkong series camouflage.[2]
Type 17 combat bootsCombat boot  ChinaIn service. Replaced Type 07 combat boots.[3]
Type 15 heavy bulletproof vestBulletproof vest
Webbing equipment		  ChinaIn service. Featuring integrated webbing equipment and slot for ballistic plates.[4]
Type 07 uniformCombat uniform
Dress uniform		  China Including Type 07 dress uniform, Type 07 parka jacket, etc. Fitted with Type 07 series camouflage.
Type 06 bulletproof vestBulletproof vest
Webbing equipment		  ChinaIn active service, featuring integrated webbing equipment and slot for ballistic plates.[5]
Type 04B bulletproof vestBulletproof vest
Flak jacket		  ChinaFeaturing Kevlar lining and slot for ballistic plates.
FDY-IR paratrooper bulletproof vestBulletproof vest  ChinaIn active service for army aviation assaults troops
Type 06/A backpackAssault pack  ChinaIn service. Type 06A is the improvement variant featuring Pouch Attachment Ladder System. Both variants can be attached to the Type 01B backpack.
Type 06 individual carrying systemWebbing equipment  China In active service. Often paired with Type 04B body armor.
Type 01B backpackLarge rucksack  ChinaIn active service. Main storage has volume of 70L.
QGF-11Combat helmet  China In service.[6][7]
QGF-03Combat helmet  China In service.[8]
QGF-02Combat helmet  ChinaIn limited service. Replaced by QGF-03.
TMT-98Tanker helmet  ChinaIn service.
FMJ10Gas mask  ChinaLatest gas mask. In service.
FMJ09Gas mask  ChinaIn service
MF-22 (FMJ-08)Gas mask  ChinaPartially remaining for service
MF-12 (FMJ06/FMJ05A)Gas mask  ChinaIn service, replaced Type 64
MF-11 (FMJ-05)Gas mask  ChinaRetired, now used for training only.
Type 69Gas mask  ChinaRetired, now used for training only.
Type 65Gas mask  ChinaRetired, no longer used
Type 64Gas mask  ChinaRetired, now used for training only
Electronics
Individual combat systemPersonal computer terminal/battle management system  ChinaTactical 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]
TBR-131/TBR-134 transceiverPortable Transceiver  ChinaDivision/brigade/regiment/battalion level SSB radio Currently in service: TBR-134, the improvement variant of TBR-131.
TBR-120/TBR-120A/TBR-121 transceiverPortable Transceiver  ChinaDivision/brigade/regiment/battalion level VHF radio. Currently in service: TBR-121, the improvement variant of TBR-120.
TBR-115/TBR-116/TBR-170 transceiverCompact Transceiver  ChinaBattalion/Company/platoon level radio.TBR-170 is the replacement for TBR-115 and TBR-116.
TBR-001/TBR-001A/TBR-002 transceiverHandheld Transceiver  ChinaSquad level combat radio. TBR-002 is improved from TBR-001/A and introduced in PLAGF around 2008.
Other equipment
Type 57Flare gun  ChinaIn service.
QNL-95Multi-purpose knife and bayonet  ChinaIn service. Can be fitted on QBZ-95, QBZ-03
Type 20 bedding gearsMilitary bedding  ChinaIncluding 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 gearseyeglasses and other accessories.  ChinaIncluding Type 19 glasses, gloves, underwear, puttee, boonie hat, socks, canteen kit, mess kit, etc.[11]
Type 17 individual tentTent  ChinaFitted with IR blocking material.[12]
Individual first-aid kitFirst aid kit  ChinaUnspecified compact first-aid kit. In service as of 2014.
FZD-04/A/BChemical reconnaissance device  ChinaEquipped with the Army chemical defense troops.[13]
BBG011ANight-vision device  ChinaIn service.[14]

Small arms and light weapons

Small arms

NameTypeCartridgeOriginImageNotes
Handgun
QSZ-92Semi-automatic pistol5.8×21mm DAP92 or 9×19mm Parabellum  China In active service. 15 or 20-round magazines.[15] Improved variants are called QSZ-92A/B.
QSZ-193Semi-automatic pistol9×19mm Parabellum
5.8×21mm DAP92		  ChinaSubcompact/pocket pistol designed for special forces and military officers. 7-round magazine.[16]
QSW-06Suppressed pistol5.8×21mm DCV05 or 5.8×21mm DAP92  ChinaIn active service. 20-round magazine. Used by the Special Forces. Replaced the Type 67.[17]
QSZ-11Semi-automatic pistol5.8×21mm DAP92  ChinaCompact 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 weapons9×19mm Parabellum  ChinaIt uses the QSZ-92 as the main pistol, and is an equivalent to the Israeli CornerShot.
CF-06[18]Nonlinear line of sight weapons9×19mm Parabellum  ChinaIt uses the QSZ-92 as the main pistol, and is an equivalent to the Israeli CornerShot.
Submachine gun
QCQ-171Submachine gun9×19mm Parabellum  ChinaIn service as of 2019.[19]
CS/LS06Submachine gun9×19mm Parabellum  China50-round magazine. Used by Special Forces. Limited service.[20]
QCW-05Bullpup personal defense weapon5.8×21mm DAP92  China 50-round magazine. Suppressor is detachable.
QCQ-05Bullpup submachine gun9×19mm Parabellum  ChinaDerived from QCW-05
Type 79Submachine gun7.62×25mm Tokarev  China 20-round magazine. Limited service.
Assault rifle
QBZ-95Bullpup assault rifle5.8×42mm DBP87  China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Standard service rifle. Phasing out of service.
QBZ-191Assault rifle5.8×42mm  China Equipped with QMK-152 3x scope, unveiled in 2019. Replacing the QBZ-95 as the standard service rifle.
QTS-11Assault rifle
Airburst grenade launcher		5.8×42mm / 20mm airbust grenade  China20-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-03Assault rifle5.8×42mm DBP87  China 30-round magazine. Serving only with the reserve, garrison, border patrol PLAGF units.
Type 81Assault rifle7.62×39mm 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 CQAssault rifle5.56×45mm NATO  China copied M16
QBS-06Underwater assault rifle5.8×42mm DBS06  China24-round magazine.
Carbine
QBZ-192Carbine5.8×42mm  ChinaCarbine version of the QBZ-191.
QBZ-95BCarbine5.8×42mm  China Carbine version of the QBZ-95.
Type 56 carbineSemi-automatic carbine7.62×39mm 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-88Bullpup semi-automatic rifle5.8×42mm  China
QBU-191Selective fire designated marksman rifle5.8×42mm  China30-round box magazine. Automatic fire mode is retained.
Type 85 sniper rifleSemi-automatic rifle7.62×54mmR  China Derived from the Dragunov sniper rifle.
Sniper rifles
QBU-203 (CS/LR35)Bolt-action sniper rifle7.62×51mm  China5-round box magazine.[23]
QBU-202 (CS/LR35)Bolt-action sniper rifle8.6x70mm  China5-round box magazine.
QBU-141 (CS/LR3)Bolt-action sniper rifle5.8×42mm  China5.8mm variant of the CS/LR4 with 10-round box magazine.[24]
CS/LR4 (NSG-1)Bolt action rifle7.62×51mm CS/DFL3  China [25]
Anti-material rifles
QBU-201Anti-materiel precision rifle12.7×108mm  China 5-round box magazine. In service with PLA.
QBU-10Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle12.7×108mm  China 5-round box magazine. In service with PLA.[26]
QBU-99Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle12.7×108mm  ChinaThe M99B, a bullpup variant, is also produced.[27]
AMR-2Bolt-action anti-materiel rifle12.7×108mm  China
Light machine guns and light support weapons (LMG/LSW)
QJB-191Light support weapon5.8×42mm  China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Light support weapon derived from QBU-191 marksman rifle.
QBB-95Bullpup light support weapon5.8×42mm DBP87  China 30-round magazine or 75-round drum magazine. Light support weapon variant of the QBZ-95.
QJS-161light machine gun5.8×42mm  China100-round and 150-round belt container.
QJY-88Light machine gun5.8×42mm DBP87  China 100, 200-round magazine or belt. Replaced the Type 67 general purpose machine gun.
Type 81 LMGLight machine gun7.62×39mm M43  China 75-round drum magazine. Light purpose machine gun variant of the Type 81 assault rifle.
General-purpose machine guns (GPMG)
QJY-201General-purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATO

7.62×51mm DPM-201

  China [23]
Type 80/86 machine gunGeneral-purpose machine gun7.62×54mmR  China 100, 200, or 250-round magazines. Based on the PKMS.
Heavy machine guns (HMG)
QJZ-171Heavy machine gun12.7×108mm  ChinaUltra lightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon. Replacing QJZ-89.
QJZ-89Heavy machine gun12.7×108mm  ChinaLightweight heavy machine gun for firepower platoon.[28]
QJG-02Heavy machine gun14.5×114mm  ChinaAlso called the Type 02 anti-aircraft gun. Emplacement.[29]
Type 85 heavy machine gunHeavy machine gun12.7×108mm  China Emplacement.[30]
QJC-88Heavy machine gun12.7×108mm  China
CS/LM12Rotary cannon7.62×54mmR  ChinaExport-oriented. In limited service with special operation forces.

Grenades, explosives, and missiles

NameTypeCaliberOriginImageNotes
Rockets launchers
PF-98Multipurpose Rocket launcher120mm  China
PF-11Disposable Rocket launcher93mm  ChinaDeveloped from PF-97.
DZJ-08Disposable Rocket launcher80mm  China
PF-97Disposable Rocket launcher80mm  ChinaChinese copy of the RPO-A Shmel.
PF-89Disposable Rocket launcher80mm  China
FHJ-01Double-barreled incendiary rocket launcher62mm  China
Type 69 RPGRocket-propelled grenade40mm  China
Anti-tank guided missiles
HJ-16Anti-tank guided missileTandem shaped charge HEAT  ChinaUniversal light-weight anti-tank guided missile. Pre- or post-launch lock on with top attack capability. Developed from QN-502C missile.[31]
HJ-12Anti-tank guided missileTandem shaped charge HEAT  China Fire and forget, man-portable ATGM similar to FGM-148 Javelin.
HJ-11Anti-tank guided missileTandem shaped charge HEAT  ChinaMan-portable missile launcher improved from HJ-8.
HJ-8Anti-tank guided missile120mm  China
HJ-73DAnti-tank guided missile125mm  China Upgrade of the original HJ-73. Chinese development of the 9M14 Malyutka.
Man-portable air-defense systems
HN-5A/BMan-portable air-defense system72 mm  China
FN-6Man-portable air-defense system72 mm  China
QW-1/2Man-portable air-defense system71 mm/72 mm  China
Grenade launchers
QLU-11 (LG5)Semi-automatic grenade launcher35x32mm
40x53mm		  ChinaUses drum magazines with high-precision airburst ammunition
QLG-10Under-barrel grenade launcher35x32mm  ChinaDesigned to be mounted onto QBZ-95, QBZ-95-1, and QBZ-95B-1.
QLB-06Semi-automatic grenade launcher35x32mm  ChinaSemi-automatic variant of the QLZ-87, with a redesigned action.[32]
QLZ-04Automatic grenade launcher35x32mm  China
QLZ-87Automatic grenade launcher35x32mm  China
QLG-91Under-barrel grenade launcher35x115mm  ChinaDesigned to be mounted onto a Type 56 assault rifle. Later variants can be used with the Type 81, Type 87, and QBZ-95.
QLT-89grenade discharger50mm  ChinaHandheld grenade launcher. Functionally similar to the Type 89 grenade discharger.[33]
DFR-89incendiary grenade discharger35mm  ChinaHandheld grenade launcher for white phosphorus munitions. Reverse-engineered DM34.[34]
Hand grenades
Type 18Frag grenade  China
Type 86Frag grenade  China
Type 82-2Frag grenade  China
Type 73 mini grenadeFrag grenade  China [35]
FSL-02Smoke grenade  ChinaThe grenade weights 750 grams, and has a length of 140mm with a diameter of 65mm. 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 67Frag grenade  China

Mortars and recoilless rifles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Mortars
PBP-172[37]120mm lightweight mortarUnknown  China In service. 120mm lightweight mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower companies.
PP-9360mm lightweight mortar  ChinaIn service. PP-89 with extended barrel.
PP-8960mm lightweight mortar4,000  ChinaIn service. 60mm lightweight mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower platoons.
PP-8782mm mortar2,880  China In service. 82mm mortar deployed by PLAGF firepower companies.
Type 67 mortar82mm mortar  China
Type 56 mortar160mm mortar  ChinaCopy of the M-160 mortar.[38]
Recoilless rifles
PF-7882 mm recoilless rifle3,966  China
PF-75105mm recoilless rifle  China
PF-5675mm recoilless rifle  China

Other

Export-oriented

Reserve and retired

  • A Norinco CQ rifle
  • Type 63 rifle
  • Type 54 pistol. Nicknamed Black Star
  • Type 67 machine gun

Artillery

Gun artillery

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Self Propelled Howitzer (4,400)
PCL-161122mm truck mounted howitzer300  China Mounted on the MV3 truck chassis.
PCL-171122mm vehicle mounted howitzer200  China Mounted on the CTL181A assault vehicle chassis.
PLL-09122mm self-propelled wheeled howitzer350  China
PLZ-07A/B122mm self-propelled tracked howitzer850  China
PCL-09122mm truck mounted howitzer700  China
PLZ-89122mm self-propelled tracked howitzer500  China Amphibious capable[56]
PLZ-85/70122mm self-propelled tracked howitzer100  China
PLZ-82/83[57]152mm self-propelled tracked howitzer100  China
PCL-181155mm truck mounted howitzer630  China
PLZ-05155mm self-propelled tracked howitzer370  China
W90 203mm self-propelled gun203 mm self-propelled howitzer300  China Export-oriented. In limited service.
Towed Howitzer (7,000)
PL-96 (D-30)122mm howitzer2,100  Soviet Union
PL-59 (M-46)130mm howitzer1,200  Soviet Union
PL-66 (D-20)152mm howitzer2,500  Soviet Union
PL-01155mm howitzer1,200  China
Mortar carrier
PCP-00184 mm automatic self-propelled gun-mortar420  China In service
PLZ-10120 mm self-propelled gun-mortar650  ChinaGun-mortar variant of Type 89A infantry fighting vehicle. (In service)
PLL-05120 mm self-propelled gun-mortar500  China In service[58]
CTL181A Mortar Carrier120 mm vehicle-mounted mortarUnknown  China In service.[59]

Multiple rocket artillery

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Multiple Launch Rocket System (4,700)
PHL-16370mm multiple rocket launchers50  ChinaModular 300mm/370mm/750mm ammunition system
PHL-03300mm multiple rocket launchers285  China
PHL-XX (SR-7)122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers390  ChinaThe SR-7 modular multiple launch rocket was observed in PLAGF service, though the designation is unknown.[60][61]
PHZ-11122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers350  China
PHL-11122mm/220mm multiple rocket launchers500  China
PHZ-89122mm multiple rocket launchers375  China
PHL-81/90122mm multiple rocket launchers800  China
PH-63107mm multiple rocket launchers1,500  China

Anti-aircraft artillery

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
PGL-1235 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft systemUnknown  China In service. Single-barrel revolver 35 mm anti-air recon vehicle with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles.
PGL-625Unknown  China In testing. 25 mm wheeled CIWS with four FN-6 infrared surface-to-air missiles.
HQ-16/BMedium range surface-to-air missile250  China
PGZ-0935 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system120  China In service. 2 X 35 mm and optionally 4 X fire-and-forget FN-6 missiles.
CS/SA-135 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system  ChinaIn service. Low attitude system, capable of engaging cruise missile and mortar round. Export-orientated weapon with unknown military designation within PLA.[62][63]
HQ-17/AShort range surface-to-air missileHQ-17: 200
HQ-17A: 50		  China Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
HQ-6DShort range surface-to-air missile30  China Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the Italian Aspide missile.
HQ-7A/BShort range surface-to-air missile200  China Low attitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the French Crotale missile.
PGZ-9525 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system270  China In service[58] 4 X 25 mm and 4 X fire-and-forget QW-2 missiles.[64][65]
Type 92 Yitianmissile-based self-propelled anti-aircraft system  China Wheeled mobile TY-90 SAM system.
PGZ-8837 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system6  China In limited service for training. 2 X 37 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft system
Type 8057 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-M1Short range surface-to-air missile24  Soviet Union Low to medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system.
Towed anti-aircraft weapon
PG-8725 mm towed anti-aircraft gun1,000+  China 2 x 25 mm, improved version of the Type 85.[66][67] Capable of radar-based automatic engagement.
PG-99 (Type 90)35 mm towed anti-aircraft gun1,000+  China 2 x 35mm towed autocannon[68] based on Type 90 2 X 35 mm, licensed production of Swiss Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon.[69] Military designation PG-99. Capable of radar-based automatic engagement.
PG-55/PG-65/PG-7437 mm towed anti-aircraft gun3,000+  China 2 x 37 mm towed autocannon; phased out.

Other

Export-oriented

  • PLZ-45 – 155mm self-propelled tracked howitzer. Export version of the PLZ-05.
  • SH-15 – 155mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. Export version of the PCL-181.
  • SH-9 – 120mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer.[70]
  • SH-5 – 105mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer.[71]
  • SH-3 – 122mm armored self-propelled howitzer. Export version of the PLZ-89.
  • SH-1 – 155 mm/52 caliber truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer. Similar in concept to French CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.[72]
  • CS/SM10 – 120 mm all terrain vehicle mounted self-propelled mortar-howitzer.
  • CS/SH4 – 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer.[73]
  • CS/SS6 – 81 mm all terrain vehicle mounted self-propelled mortar.
  • CS/SM4 – – 120 mm self-propelled mortar.[74]
  • CS/SM1 – 81 mm rapid fire self-propelled mortar. Export version of the PCP-001.
  • AH-4 – 155 mm towed howitzer.
  • AH-2 – 155 mm towed howitzer. Export version of the PLL-01 howitzer.
  • AH-1 – 155 mm towed howitzer. Export version of the PLL-01 howitzer at 52 caliber.
  • FGT-203 – 203 mm towed howitzer. Experimental design based on PLL-01. This artillery system was developed by Norinco in cooperation with Space Research International of Belgium.[75]
  • SY400 – strategic MLRS, first unveiled at the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow[76]
  • SY300 – strategic MLRS, first unveiled at the 2008 Zhuhai Airshow[76]
  • A-300 – 300 mm
  • A-200 – 300 mm
  • SR-5/SR-7
  • AR3 – 300 mm
  • PHL03 – 300 mm, Chinese copy of Russian BM-30 Smerch
  • AR2 – 300 mm[77]
  • AR1A – 300 mm[77]
  • WS-3[78]
  • WS-2
  • WS-1 and WS-1B – an 8 and 4 tube 320 mm multiple launch rocket system by Sichuan Aerospace Industry Corporation (SCAIC, also known as Base 062)
  • WS-6
  • WS-15
  • WS-22
  • WS-32
  • WS-33
  • WS-35
  • WS-43
  • WS-63
  • WS-64
  • A-100 MRL – 10 tube 300 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System
  • Type 81 – 122 mm[79]
  • PR50 – 122 mm
  • SR-4 – 122 mm
  • WM-80 – 273 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems
  • WM-40 – 273 mm
  • Type 90 – 30×130 mm
  • Type 82 artillery (on a Yanan SX250 6×6 truck) – 30 tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher replacing the 19 tube 130 mm multiple rocket launcher of the Type 70 (on a YW 531C) and Type 63 (on a 4×4 truck)
  • Type 90 – 40 × 122 mm rockets
  • Type 81 – 40 × 122 mm rockets
  • Type 82 – 130 × 130 mm rockets
  • Type 70 – 122 mm
  • Type 762 – 284 mm
  • Type 74 – 284 mm
  • Type 70 – 19 × 130 mm
  • Type 65 – rocket system[80]
  • Type 63 – 130 mm
  • Type 63 – 107 mm

Reserve and retired

  • Type 83 SPH – 152 mm self-propelled howitzer.
  • Type 54-1 (PL-54-1) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 66 (PL-66) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 83 (PL-83) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 86 (PL-66) – 122 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 66 (PL-66) – 152 mm towed howitzer. copy of the Soviet D-20
  • Type 54 (PL-54) – 152 mm towed howitzer.
  • Type 59 and Type 59-1 (PL-59/PL-59-1) – copy of the Soviet M46 130 mm towed field gun
  • Type 60 (PL-60) – copy of the Soviet D-74 122 mm howitzer
  • Type 83 MLRS – 273 mm multiple rocket launcher in limited service. Retired.
  • PLZ-45 155mm self-propelled tracked howitzer
  • Weishi WS-22 multiple rocket launcher of the Bangladesh Army
  • WM-80 Multiple Rocket Launcher System at Independence Day Parade in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Type 74 anti-aircraft autocannon
  • FM-90 air defense system sold to Bangladesh Air Force

Vehicle

Armored combat vehicles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Main Battle Tanks (4,700)
ZTZ-59Main battle tank400  China [85]
ZTZ-59-IIMain battle tank [85]
ZTZ-59DMain battle tank [85]
ZTZ-79Main battle tank200 [85]
ZTZ-88AMain battle tank300 [85]
ZTZ-88BMain battle tank [85]
ZTZ-96Main battle tank1,000 [85]
ZTZ-96AMain battle tank1,500 [85]
ZTZ-99Main battle tank600 [85]
ZTZ-99AMain battle tank700 [85]
Light Tanks (1,250)
ZTD-05Light tank750  China [85]
ZTQ-15Light tank500 [85]
Assault Guns
ZTL-11Assault Guns1,200  China[86]
Infantry Fighting Vehicles
ZBD-86Infantry fighting vehicle1,000  China
[86]
ZBD-86AInfantry fighting vehicle1,250
[86]
ZSL-92Infantry fighting vehicle550
[86]
ZSL-92BInfantry fighting vehicle1,050
[86]
ZBD-04Infantry fighting vehicle400
[86]
ZBD-04AInfantry fighting vehicle1,900
[86]
ZBL-08Infantry fighting vehicle3,000
[86]
Armored Personnel Carriers
ZSD-63Armored personnel carrier500  China
[86]
ZSD-89Armored personnel carrier1,500
[86]
ZSD-89AArmored personnel carrier
[86]
ZSL-92AArmored personnel carrier700
[86]
ZSL-93Armored personnel carrierLimited
[86]
ZSL-10Armored personnel carrier900
[86]
Amphibious Armored Personnel Carriers
ZBD-05Amphibious Armored personnel carriers750  China
[86]
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
Dongfeng MengshiMine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle5,000  China
[86]
Tiger 4×4Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle110  Russia
[86]
High Mobility Vehicles
VP22Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle500  China
VP11Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle500  China
CSK-181Armored assault vehicle500  China
CSK-141Armored assault vehicle500  China
CSK-131Armored assault vehicle500  China
Dongfeng EQ2050Infantry mobility vehicle20,000  China
CS/VP4 ATVAll-terrain vehicle500  China
CS/VP3MRAP1000  China
CS/VP14MRAP50+  China

Anti-tank/anti-structure vehicles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Assault guns
PTL-02100 mm assault gun250  China
Assault gun variant based on WZ-551 infantry fighting vehicle chassis.
Tank destroyers
PTZ-89120 mm tank destroyer0  China Out of service
Missile carriers
AFT-10 CarrierAnti-tank missile carrier200  China In service. HJ-10 missile deployed on ZBD-04A, ZBL-08, FAW MV3 ground vehicle platforms.
AFT-9 CarrierAnti-tank missile carrier450[87]  China In service. HJ-9 missile deployed on WZ-551 ground vehicle platform.[88]
AFT-8C/D/E CarrierAnti-tank missile carrier450[87]  China
In service. AFT-8C, D, and E variants can mounted on BJ2022 and other light assault vehicles.
AFT-11 CarrierAnti-tank missile carrier  ChinaIn service. HJ-11 missile deployed on Dongfeng Mengshi ground vehicle platform.
HJ-73D CarrierAnti-tank missile carrier  China
In service. HJ-73D can be mounted on various platforms of PLAGF.
CM-501GAAnti-tank guided missile
Anti-ship missile		180mm  China
10 km-40 km point strike cruise missile
CM-501XALoitering munition180mm  China
10 km-40 km point strike loitering munition (suicide drone)
CTL-181A Drone SwarmLoitering munition  ChinaMultiple launching loitering munition & drone swarm (suicide drone)[89]

Logistic and support vehicles

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Logistic and utility trucks
FAW MV3Tactical truck15000  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  China7 tonnes (7,000 kg) (off-road) payload. Third generation heavy utility truck of 6x6 chassis.
Shaanxi SX2306 (HMV3)Heavy tactical truck  China10 tonnes (10,000 kg) (off-road) payload. Third generation heavy utility truck of 8x8 chassis.
Taian TA4410Heavy transporter  China65 tonnes (65,000 kg) payload. Third generation heavy tank transporter of 8x8 chassis capable of transporting Type 99 tank.
Taian TA4360Heavy transporter  China60 tonnes (60,000 kg) payload. Third generation heavy tank transporter of 6x6 chassis capable of transporting Type 99 tank.
Shaanxi SX2190Tactical logistic truck25000+  Austria
 China		 5-tonne truck of PLAGF in 1980s. Chinese licensed version of Steyr 91 from Austria.
Dongfeng EQ1108Logistic truck7000+  China2.5-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/EQ2100Logistic truck  China3.5 tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck
Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081Logistic truck  China 2.5-tonne capacity, six-wheel drive troop/cargo carrier truck
Dongfeng EQ2102Logistic truck  ChinaIn 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  China60 tonnes (60,000 kg) payload. Second generation heavy tank transporter of 6x6 chassis capable of transporting Type 96 tank.
Jonyang JY813Articulated all-terrain tracked vehicle  China
Ural-4320Logistic truck  Soviet Union 5 tonne capacity general purpose off-road 6×6 vehicle.
Light utility vehicle
BJ2022Light utility vehicle  USA
 People's Republic of China		 Widely used 4x4 vehicle in the Chinese army. Jointly developed by Beijing Auto Works and Chrysler from America.
BJ2020Light utility vehicle  China
BJ80Light utility vehicle  China
NJ2045/2046Light utility vehicle  Italia
 People's Republic of China		 Chinese licensed version of Iveco VM 90 from Italia.
Military engineering
Type 90-II ARVArmored recovery vehicle  ChinaService support for Type 96 tank and Type 99 tank. Based on Type 99 tank chassis.[90]
VME-102-40Armored recovery vehicle  ChinaService support for Type 96 tank and Type 99 tank. Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
Type 08 ARVArmored recovery vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 08 8x8 IFV chassis.
Type 05 ARVAmphibious armored recovery vehicle  ChinaBased on ZBD-05 chassis.
ZBD-04A ARVArmored recovery vehicle  ChinaBased on ZBD-04A chassis.
ZJX-93 (Type 93)Armored recovery vehicle  ChinaType 93 is based on Type 89 AFV chassis.
Type 84 (WZ653A)Armored recovery vehicle  ChinaType 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.[91]
WZ653 ARVArmored recovery vehicle  China Based on Type 69 tank.
Type 76 ARVAmphibious armored recovery vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 63 amphibious light tank.
Type 73 ARVArmored recovery vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 59 tank.
GZM-003Amphibious bridging vehicle  China
Type 08/VN1 assault bridgeArmored bridging vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 08 8x8 IFV.[92]
GQL-410 heavy assault bridge vehicleArmored vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 96 tank chassis. Support Type 99 tank and other heavy vehicles.[92]
Type 84 (WZ621) bridging tankArmored bridging vehicle  ChinaIn service since 1985. Based on Type 79 tank chassis. Support 40-tonne payload.[93]
GQL-111 heavy mechanized bridgeVehicle-launched bridge  China
CTL-181A Assault Bridge BuilderVehicle-launched bridge  ChinaTruck mounted vehicle-launched bridge.[59][94][95]
GQL-321 light mechanized bridgeVehicle-launched bridge
Pontoon bridge		  China In service as of 1996. The chassis is based on XC2200.[96]
GQL-110 heavy mechanized bridge (Type 84)Vehicle-launched bridge  ChinaAlso known as Type 84. Further development of GQL-120A. The chassis is based on JN252.[97]
GQL-120A light mechanized bridge (Type 69A)Vehicle-launched bridge  ChinaAlso known as Type 69A. Based on Dongfeng EQ2081 chassis. The bridge system is improved from earlier Type 69 mechanized bridge developed in 1969.[98][97]
GAZ-04Armored engineering vehicle  Soviet Union
 People's Republic of China		Based on the Soviet GAZ-004 8x8 IFV.
GCZ-112Armored engineering vehicle  China Based on Type 96 tank chassis.
GCZ-110Armored engineering vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 96 tank chassis.
GSL-411 (GSL-241)Obstacle breaching vehicle  ChinaHeavy obstacle breaching rocket launcher designed for amphibious assault mission.[99]
GSL-430 (GBP-128)Obstacle breaching vehicle  ChinaBased on BJ 2032 chassis.[99]
GBP-126Obstacle breaching vehicle  China[99]
GSL-133Minefield breaching vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 96 tank chassis. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
Type 08 breaching vehicleMinefield breaching vehicle  ChinaBased on Type 08 8x8 IFV. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
Type 05 breaching vehicleMinefield breaching vehicle  ChinaBased on ZBD-05 chassis. Fitted with mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-130Minefield breaching vehicle  ChinaIn service as of 1996. Improved from GSL-131 and based on Type 79 tank[99] chassis. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge.
GSL-131Minefield breaching vehicle  ChinaBased 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-211Minefield breaching vehicle  ChinaMine clearing vehicle based on Type 83 SPH chassis. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge. The vehicle is developed in 1960s.[100]
GSL-111 (WZ762A)Minefield breaching vehicle  ChinaFirst generation mine clearing vehicle. It's fitted with rocket assist mine-clearing line charge. The vehicle is developed in 1960s.
GSL-110BAirburst rocket mine clearing vehicle  ChinaFirst generation mine clearing vehicle based on Type 62 light tank chassis.[100]
GSL-110/A (Type 81)Airburst rocket mine clearing vehicle  ChinaFirst generation mine clearing vehicle. This vehicle saw combat operation during Sino–Vietnamese conflicts (1979–1991).[100]
Type 90A MLVWheeled minelayer  ChinaBased on Type 90A MLRS.[101]
GBL-130Tracked minelayer  ChinaBased on Type 89 AFV
GBL-120Tracked minelayer  China
Type 84 MLVWheeled minelayer  ChinaEarly rocket-assist mine-laying vehicle based on BM-21 Grad chassis.
Type 74Wheeled minelayer  ChinaIn 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 MEDVACArmored ambulance  ChinaBased on the CSZ-181 armored assault box truck.
Type 08 Armored AmbulanceArmored ambulance  ChinaBased 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.[102][103][104]
Type 89A Armored AmbulanceArmored ambulance  China Based on the ZSD-89A armored fighting vehicle.
Type 14 Hazardous Environment Reconnaissance VehicleBattlefield 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 C2Armored command vehicle  China Command vehicle based on CSK-131 chassis
CSK-181 C2Armored command vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on CSK-181 chassis[105]
Type 89 C2Armored command vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZSD-89A C2Armored command vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89A chassis[106]
ZBD-03 C2Armored command vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on tracked ZBD-03 chassis[107]
Type 05 C2Armored command vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis[108]
Type 08 C2Armored command vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis[102]
CSK-131 RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on CSK-131 chassis
CSK-181 RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle  ChinaCommand vehicle based on CSK-181 chassis[105]
ZZC-01 RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle  ChinaFrontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89 chassis
ZSD-89A RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle  ChinaFrontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZSD-89A chassis[109]
Type 05 RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle  ChinaFrontline reconnaissance vehicle based on tracked ZBD-05 chassis[110]
Type 08 RecceArmored reconnaissance vehicle  ChinaFrontline reconnaissance vehicle based on wheeled Type 08 chassis[111]
Type 08 Electronic Warfare VehicleElectronic warfare  ChinaBased 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.[112]

Other

Export-oriented

  • ZFB-05 – x4 light-weight armored personnel carrier.
  • ZFB-91 – Export-oriented 6x6 light-weight armored personnel carrier, limited service in PLAGF and Chinese People's Armed Police.
  • Type 90 – Export-oriented armored personnel carrier based on Type 85. Limited services within PLAGF.
  • Type 85 – Export-oriented armored personnel carrier developed alongside the Type 89 armored fighting vehicle. Limited services within PLAGF.
  • Type 81 – Export variant of Type 63 armored personnel carrier
  • CS/VP3 – Export-oriented mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) developed by Poly Technologies.[113][114][115]
  • 8M – Export-oriented mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) jointly developed by Norinco and South African firm EWI2 for China,[116] first revealed in mid-2012.[117][118]
  • VN4 – Export-oriented 4x4 armored Car small quantity were produced for testing within PLAGF.

Reserve and retired

  • ZSD-89-II – IFV based on Type 89 APC, used in 1990s to 2010s.
  • ZTS-63A – Amphibious light tank used in 1990s to 2010s.
  • Type 77 – Amphibious armored personnel carrier used in 1980s.
  • Shaanxi SX2110 – Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since 1980s.
  • Shaanxi SX2300 – Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since 1980s.
  • FAW CA-141 – Retired. General Utility Truck. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since 1980s.
  • Taian TA4360 – Tank transporter of PLAGF in 1980s.
  • Taian TA5380 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Taian TA5450 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Wanshan WS580 – Heavy artillery truck. Chinese licensed copy of Belarus MAZ-537.
  • Wanshan WS2300 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Wanshan WS2400 – Heavy artillery truck. Chinese licensed copy of Belarus MAZ-543
  • Wanshan WS2600 – Heavy artillery truck.
  • Kamaz-4326 – In limited service. General Utility Truck. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF since 1990s.
  • Kamaz-43114/43118 – In limited service. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck.
  • KrAZ-6322 – In limited service. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • BJ212 – In limited service. Originally developed from UAZ-460. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in 1960s to 2000s.
  • Dongfeng EQ1108 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • ZIL-4331 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • Yuejin NJ-130 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built GAZ-51
  • Yuejin NJ-230 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built GAZ-63
  • GAZ-53 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • FAW CA-6440 – Retired. Light utility van. Reverse engineered from Nissan Caravan E24.
  • GAZ-66 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • FAW CA-10 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built ZIS-150, China's first domestic built truck type. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF in 1950s to 1980s.
  • FAW CA-30 – Retired. General Utility Truck, license-built ZIL-157
  • ZIL-130 – Retired. General Utility Truck. Standard tactical truck of PLAGF in 1960s to 1990s.
  • ZIL-131 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • Kamaz-5320 – Retired. General Utility Truck
  • Kamaz-53212/53215 – Retired. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • KrAZ-214 – Retired. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • KrAZ-255 – Retired. Heavy high mobility and tactical truck
  • GAZ-69 – Retired. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in 1950s to 1990s.
  • GAZ-69A – Retired. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in 1950s to 1990s.
  • UAZ-452 – In limited service. Light utility & off-road van in reserve
  • UAZ-469 – In limited service. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle in 1970s to 2000s.
  • GAC Changfeng Leopard – Chinese licensed version of the Mitsubishi Pajero. Standard light utility & off-road vehicle since 1990s.
  • Toyota Land Cruiser – In limited service. Light utility vehicle.
  • BJ212A with mounted Type 75 105mm recoilless gun
  • Type 63A amphibious light tank
  • FAW CA-10 at China's 70th Anniversary Exhibition
  • WS2400 based transporter erector launcher
  • WZ-523 (ZFB-91) in UN colors

Vessel

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Landing craft
Type 067 (Yunnan-class)Landing Craft Utility50+[88]  China Yunnan II class
Type 271 (Yupen-class)Landing Ship Medium200+[88]  ChinaLater variants are bigger.
Yutu-classLanding Ship Medium2+[88]  China
Yuwei-classLanding Ship Medium100[88]  China
Logistic and support
Type 701 (Yunsong-class)Roll-on/roll-off2[88]  China
Unknown typeCable layer1[88]  China
Fuzhong-classTransport oiler1[88]  China
Fubing-classTransport oiler8[88]  China
Fulei-lcassTransport oiler2[88]  China
Huntao-classFleet Tug2[88]  China
Haixun IIICutter1[88]  China

Aircraft

NameTypeQuantityOriginImageNotes
Transport aircraft
Xian Y-7Transport aircraft2+[88]  China
Shaanxi Y-8Transport aircraft2[88]  China
Shaanxi Y-9Transport aircraft2+[88]  China
Helicopter
Changhe Z-10Attack helicopter238  China
Harbin Z-19Attack helicopter200  China
Changhe Z-8/Changhe Z-18Transport helicopter255  China 9 Z-8A; 96 Z-8B; 6 Z-8L; 20+ Z-18
Harbin Z-9Utility helicopter300  China 21 Z-9A; 31 Z-9W; 10 Z-9WA; 193 Z-9WZ
Harbin Z-20Utility helicopter181  China
Changhe Z-11Light utility helicopter153  China
H120 ColibriLight utility helicopter100  France
 People's Republic of China
SA342LUtility helicopter8  France
Mil Mi-17Utility helicopter188  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-171Transport helicopter190  Soviet Union 50 Mi-8T Hip; 140 Mi-171
Mil Mi-26Transport helicopter4[119]  Soviet Union
Sikorsky S-70C2Executive transport helicopter19[88]  United States
Unmanned aerial vehicle
Harbin BZK-005Heavy ISTARUnknown  China
Harbin BZK-009Heavy ISTARUnknown  China
BZK-006Medium ISTARUnknown  China
BZK-007Medium ISTARUnknown  China
BZK-008Medium ISTARUnknown  China
ASN-209 Silver EagleTactical reconnaissanceUnknown  ChinaCan perform generally reconnaissance and artillery reconnaissance.[120]
WZ-6 (ASN-207)Tactical reconnaissanceUnknown  ChinaCan perform generally reconnaissance and artillery reconnaissance. Typically carried by armored reconnaissance vehicle, wheeled vehicles, or MV3 trucks.[121]

Equipment summary (2022)

Data estimated by The International Institute for Strategic Studies. Antiquated, auxiliary, stored, and land vehicles of other service branches are not included.[122]

Land vehicle

  • Main battle tanks: 4,800
    • ZTZ-59/ZTZ-59D Tank: 600
    • ZTZ-79 Tank: 200
    • ZTZ-88A/ZTZ-88B Tank: 300
    • ZTZ-96 Tank: 1,000
    • ZTZ-96A Tank: 1,500
    • ZTZ-99 Tank: 600
    • ZTZ-99A: 600
  • Light tanks: 1,250
    • ZTQ-15 Light Tank: 500
    • ZTD-05 Light Tank: 750
  • Assault Vehicle: 1,450
    • ZTL-11 Assault Gun: 1,200
    • PTL-02 Assault Gun: 250
  • Infantry fighting vehicles: 7,700
    • ZBD-04 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 400
    • ZBD-04A Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 1,900
    • ZBL-08 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 3,000
    • ZBD-86 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 600
    • ZBD-86A Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 650
    • ZSL-92 Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 550
    • ZSL-92B Infantry Fighting Vehicle: 600
  • Armored personnel carrier: 3,900
    • ZSD-63 Tracked Armoured Personnel Carrier: 500
    • ZSD-89/A Tracked Armoured Personnel Carrier: 1,750
    • ZSL-92A Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier: 700
    • ZSL-10 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier: 900
    • ZSL-93 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier: 50
  • Amphibious assault vehicle: 750
    • ZBD-05 Amphibious Assault Vehicle: 750
  • Armoured utility vehicle: N/A
    • Dongfeng Mengshi Armoured Utility Vehicle
    • Tiger 4×4 Armored Utility Vehicle
  • Engineering and maintenance vehicles: N/A
    • Type-73 Armored Recovery Vehicle
    • Type-84 Armored Recovery Vehicle
    • Type-85 Armored Recovery Vehicle
    • Type-97 Armored Recovery Vehicle
    • Type-654 Armored Recovery Vehicle
    • KMM Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge
    • MTU Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge
    • TMM Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge
    • Type-84A Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge
    • Type-74 Mine Warfare Vehicle
    • Type-79 Mine Warfare Vehicle
    • Type-81-II Mine Warfare Vehicle
    • Type-84 Mine Warfare Vehicle
  • Anti-tank/Anti-infrastructure: 1,125+
    • HJ-8 Vehicle-Mounted Missile: 450
    • HJ-9 Vehicle-Mounted Missile: 450
    • HJ-10 Self-Propelled Missile Launcher: 200
    • HJ-10A Self-Propelled Missile Launcher: 25
    • HJ-73D Man-Portable Anti-Tank System
    • HJ-8A Man-Portable Anti-Tank System
    • HJ-8C Man-Portable Anti-Tank System
    • HJ-8E Man-Portable Anti-Tank System
    • HJ-11 Man-Portable Anti-Tank System
    • HJ-12 Man-Portable Anti-Tank System
  • Recoilless rifles: 3,966
    • PF-56 75mm Recoilless Rifle
    • PF-65 (B-10) 82mm Recoilless Rifle
    • PF-78 82mm Recoilless Rifle
    • PF-75 105mm Recoilless Rifle
    • PF-98 120mm Recoilless Rifle
  • Tank destroyers/Guns: 230
    • PTZ-89 120mm Self-Propelled Gun: 230
    • PT-73/PT-86 100mm Towed Gun: 1,308
  • Artillery: 9,550+
  • Self-propelled howitzers: 2,350+
    • PLZ-89 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 500 (400 in store)
    • PLZ-07A 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 550
    • PLZ-07B 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 150
    • PCL-09 122mmmm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 300
    • PLL-09 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 600
    • PCL-161 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 60
    • PCL-171 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 120
    • PLZ-83A/B 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 150 (200 in store)
    • PLZ-05 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 320
    • PCL-181 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer: 630
  • Towed howitzers: 900
    • PL-96 122mm Towed Howitzer: 300 (4,700 in store: PL-54-1/PL-83/PL-60/PL-96)
    • PL-59/PL-59-I 130mm Towed Howitzer: 100
    • PL-66 152mm Towed Howitzer: 500 (1,700 in store: PL-54/PL-66)
  • Self-propelled gun-mortars: 1,250
    • PLL-05 120mm Towed Gun-Mortar: 450
    • PLZ-10 120mm Towed Gun-Mortar: 800
    • PCP-001 82mm Self-Propelled Mortar: Unknown
  • Multiple rocket launcher systems:
    • PH-63 107mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 1,320+
    • PHL-81/90 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 200 (1,000 in store)
    • PHL-11 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 350
    • PHZ-89 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 375
    • PHZ-11 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 120
    • PHL-20 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 30
    • PHL-21 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 10+
    • PHL-161 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 10
    • PHL-03 300mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 175
    • PHL-19 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System: 50+
  • Mortars:
    • PP-53/PP-67/PP-82/PP-87 82mm Towed Mortar: 2,880
    • PP-89 100mm Portable Mortar: N/A
  • Surface-to-surface missiles:
  • Surface-to-air missiles: 754+
    • HQ-16/HQ-16B Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System: 250
    • HQ-17 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System: 200
    • HQ-17A Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System: 50
    • 9K331 Tor-M1 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System: 24
    • HQ-6D Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System: 30
    • HQ-7A/B Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System: 200
    • HN-5A/B Point-Defense Surface-to-Air Missile System: N/A
    • FN-6 Point-Defence Surface-to-Air Missile System: N/A
    • QW-1/QW-2 Point-Defence Surface-to-Air Missile System: N/A
  • Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns: 396+
    • PGZ-04A 25mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Missile System: 270
    • PGL-625 25mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Missile System: some
    • PGL-12 30mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun: some
    • PGZ-09 35mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun: 120
    • PGZ-88 37mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun: 6
  • Towed anti-aircraft guns: 7,126+
    • PG-87 25mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
    • PG-99 35mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
    • PG-55 37mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
    • PG-65 37mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
    • PG-74 37mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
    • PG-59 57mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
    • PG-59 100mm Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun
  • Air-launched missiles
    • TY-90
    • AKD-8
    • AKD-9
    • AKD-10

Aircraft

TypeOriginClassRoleIntroducedIn serviceTotalNotes
Xian Y-7ChinaPropellerTransport2[123]
Shaanxi Y-8ChinaPropellerTransport2[123]
Shaanxi Y-9ChinaPropellerTransport2[123]
Changhe Z-8ChinaRotorcraftTransport125[122]
Harbin Z-9ChinaRotorcraftUtility1994120 (est)[122]
CAIC WZ-10ChinaRotorcraftAttack2012200[122]
Changhe Z-11ChinaRotorcraftAttack/patrol199853[122]
Harbin Z-19ChinaRotorcraftAttack/patrol2012120+[122]
Harbin Z-20ChinaRotorcraftUtility2019100 (est)[122]
Mil Mi-17/Mil Mi-171USSRRotorcraftTransport88[122]
Eurocopter EC120 ColibriFranceRotorcraftTraining15[123]
Sikorsky S-70USARotorcraftExecutive transport198319[123]
CH-4BChinaUAVCISR5+[122]
BZK-005ChinaUAVHeavy ISR[122]
BZK-009ChinaUAVHeavy ISR[122]
BZK-006ChinaUAVMedium ISR[122]
BZK-007ChinaUAVMedium ISR[122]
BZK-008ChinaUAVMedium ISR[122]


References

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