- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The PTZ-89 is a Chinese tank destroyer, developed during the 1980’s in an effort to produce a combat vehicle capable of defeating some of the most common second generation MBT’s at the time. Soon, this deadly marksman will join the top ranks of the Chinese ground forces tree with the release of the upcoming major update "New Power"!
Briefly: A late 1980s Chinese tank destroyer, equipped with a powerful 120 mm cannon and sporting good mobility at the expense of armour protection.
PTZ-89, SPG, China, rank VI.
Pros
- Powerful 120 mm cannon
- High rate of fire
- Good mobility
Cons
- Light protection
In the late 1970’s, Chinese engineers began developing a new combat vehicle which would be capable of defeating some of the most commonly used second generation main battle tanks, such as the Soviet T-62 and T-72, among others. The basic design would be that of a turreted, lightly armoured yet mobile tank destroyer.
Development work was slow and dragged itself through the first half of the 1980’s for various reasons, including lack of funding. However, by the late 1980’s, the project picked up pace again and several prototypes and pre-production vehicles were built for testing and evaluation.
Following a successful testing phase, the PTZ-89, as it became known, was approved for production in early 1990, with small-scale production commencing and the first vehicles reaching units in 1991. With the end of the Cold War, however, the need for a vehicle such as the PTZ-89 diminished, leading to an early production stop in the late 1990s.
In War Thunder, the PTZ-89 will be a new tank destroyer arriving to the game as part of the upcoming “New Power” update, subsequently also becoming the new crowning jewel of the Chinese tank destroyer line. Being a domestic Chinese tank design, the PTZ-89 places emphasis on firepower and mobility, relying on its devastating cannon to knock out its opponents and quickly changing positions to avoid detection by its enemies!
The PTZ-89’s standout feature is its two-plane stabilised 120mm smoothbore cannon. Firing primarily sub-calibre munitions, the PTZ-89 possesses one of the highest muzzle velocities in the game, giving it superb penetrating power as a result. Lastly, a punchy 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and eight smoke launchers round off the PTZ-89’s weapons arsenal.
However, while PTZ-89 commanders will unlikely need to worry about scoring penetrating shots on enemy armour, neither will the enemy need to worry about scoring penetrating shots against the PTZ-89 in return. This comes mainly due to the fact that the PTZ-89 has extremely thin armour protection all round. Being only protected by, at most, 35 mm of steel at the hull front, the PTZ-89 is at best protected from machine gun fire and shrapnel, while dedicated anti-tank cannons, missiles and rockets will have no issues reducing the vehicle to a burning pile of scrap metal.
On the flip side, the lack of armour does allow the PTZ-89 to have a much lower combat weight of 31 tons in comparison to most other MBTs. Coupled with the 520 horsepower diesel engine, the PTZ-89 can achieve a top speed of 56 km/h on roads as a result. This means that aspiring commanders of this machine need to treat the PTZ-89 as a classic ‘glass cannon’, with a hit ’n’ run style of gameplay. In other words, making good use of the lethal 120 mm cannon to knock out your opponent and relocating before you engage the next one is a surefire way of making the most of what this vehicle has to offer!
The PTZ-89 is soon arriving to rank VI of the Chinese ground forces tree, with the release of the upcoming War Thunder “New Power” update. In the meantime, make sure to stay tuned to the news for all the latest developments surrounding the next major update coming to the game very soon. Until then, happy hunting tankers!
The War Thunder Team
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Comments (229)
can we just get the Update I want to grind the leo2a6
As this thing is very similar to the japanese type 89 120mm, is it planned to add both for the update?
Le fuck? japanese what?! how? when? where?!
Still waiting for the ability to test drive all vehicles lol
Haha it seems we have many PTZ-89 designers in the comment section.
"Hungry Dragon" All I can think about are Dragon Tank quotes from C&C: Generals.
Is possible some love for Italy?
Would be nice to see more low or mid tier vehicles, but ok.
yak 38 when?
no chinese 222, i cri
Are we getting the Miraightning this patch yes no?
is that an unholy combo of the Mirage and Lightning
KingOfGoblins, yes
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