ZPL04 (100 mm)
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Description
As part of the composition of the ZBD04 and 04A's turret system, ZPL04 (ZPL04式100毫米滑膛炮) is the licensed variant of 100 mm 2A70 from the introduction of 2K23 turret systems alongside with its 30 mm autocannon; thanks to the domestic improvements on FCS and autoloader, players can enjoy a more reliable gun system while having sufficient protection to survive non-fatal blows more often.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Note: based on 2A70's specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 100 mm |
| Barrel length | ~3000 mm (>L/30) |
| Weight | 311.6 kg |
| Rate of fire | 12 rounds/min |
Available ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| 3OF32 | HE | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| 3OF70 | HE | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| APS03 | ATGM (tandem) | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | |||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| 3OF32 | HE | 250 | 15.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
| 3OF70 | HE | 355 | 13.41 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.54 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
| Missile details | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Range (m) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | ||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| APS03 | ATGM (tandem) | 370 | 4,000 | 18.8 | 0.4 | 0.01 | 4.77 | 80° | 82° | 90° | ||
Comparison with analogues
2A70 - its Russian cousin, shares mostly identical performance but having access to more advanced ATGM; rate of fire varied vastly by autoloader depending to vehicle.
Usage in battles
The overall tactics and specifications of ZPL04 is mostly identical to 2A70; but this time with consistent 4 second reload for any ammunition. This also means much better flexibility than BMP-3 without having to stop for half-a-minute to reload missiles for MBTs, although engaging MBTs up front is asking for quick demise, the upgraded protection in some cases can save the turret crews and the more advanced FCS also ensures quick acquisition of enemy targets. Leave the HEFS for light vehicles or other fellow IFVs unless all 8 missiles has depleted, then aim for MBT's road wheels or optics for maximum possibility to take down enemies.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Revised autoloader ensures high rate of fire (4 seconds per shot for any ammunition type)
- Slightly more protected turret systems than BMP series
- Access to tube-launched ATGM and better FCS
Cons:
- Rather low velocity when firing HEFS, requires LRF for long-range engagement
- Lacks more advanced tandem ATGM for high value targets
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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| China tank cannons | |
|---|---|
| 30 mm | ZPL02 · ZPZ02 |
| 73 mm | Type 86 |
| 76 mm | M32K1 |
| 85 mm | Type 56 · Type 63 |
| 100 mm | PTP86 · Type 59 · Type 69 · Type 69-II · ZPL04 |
| 105 mm | 88B-105T · Type 83 · WMA301 · ZPL94 · ZPL98A |
| 120 mm | 122TM · PTZ89 |
| 125 mm | Type 88C · Type 99A · ZPT98 |
| 130 mm | PL59A Gai |
| 152 mm | PL66 Gai |
| Foreign: | |
| 20 mm | KwK30 (Germany) |
| 37 mm | M6 (USA) |
| 45 mm | 20-K (USSR) |
| 47 mm | Type 1 (Japan) |
| 57 mm | Type 97 (Japan) · ZIS-2 (USSR) |
| 75 mm | M2 Howitzer (USA) · M3 (USA) · M6 (USA) |
| 76 mm | D-56T (USSR) · F-34 (USSR) · M1 (USA) · M7 (USA) · ZIS-3 (USSR) |
| 85 mm | ZIS-S-53 (USSR) |
| 90 mm | M3 (USA) · M41 (USA) |
| 100 mm | D-10S (USSR) |
| 105 mm | M68 (USA) · M68A1 (USA) |
| 115 mm | U-5TS (USSR) |
| 122 mm | A-19 (USSR) · D-25T (USSR) |
| 152 mm | ML-20S (USSR) |
