Type 89 (Tank Destroyer)

Type 89 (Tank Destroyer)

The Type 89 tank destroyer is a Chinese armored vehicle that entered service in 1988. Armed with a 120 millimeter smoothbore gun, it was intended to combat newer generations of Western and Russian main battle tanks that were equipped with composite armor and 120 and 125 millimeter caliber guns. Despite a successful development process, with the end of the Cold War it became apparent that the weapon was no longer needed. Production was halted with around 100 examples built. [cite web|url=http://www.sinodefence.com/army/artillery/type89at_120mm.asp|title=Type 89 Tank Destroyer|work=China Defence Today]

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