Roleradar-directed tracked gun air defense
Main weapon / systemtwin 35 mm autocannon
Platform / layouttracked chassis associated with the PLZ-05 automotive family
MediaPrimary image integrated
Development and design
PGZ-09 combined twin 35 mm cannon with separate search and tracking radars, electro-optical aids, and a modern tracked chassis. U.S. Army ODIN identifies the chassis as related to the PLZ-05 self-propelled artillery platform. 1, 2
Operational use
The system entered service around 2009 and supports PLA maneuver formations against low- and medium-altitude aircraft as well as newer small aerial threats. 1, 2
Role and significance
PGZ-09 represents the continued relevance of radar-directed medium-caliber guns even as missile systems dominate longer-range ground-based air defense. 1, 2
Sources and further reading
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