(ROCV) Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards identifying key Chinese combat vehicles, artillery, air defense systems, logistical transport, intelligence platforms, and military aviation based on the ROCV study guide.

EQ2050 C2

CSK-141 C2

ZBL-09 SATCOM

CSK-131

CSK-141

ZBL-09

An 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle similar in function and protection to a US Stryker

ZBD-04

A Chinese amphibious infantry fighting vehicle with BMP-style tracks

PTL-02 (TYPE 87)

A Chinese assault gun based on the 6x6 WZ-551 chassis

ZTZ-99A2

China's newest main battle tank, featuring enhanced armor, a larger engine, superior electronic systems, and a 125mm ZPT-98 smoothbore main gun.

PL-59

A Cold War era 130mm towed howitzer that serves as the only 130mm artillery piece currently in use with the Chinese military.

PLL-05 (TYPE 05)

A Chinese self-propelled gun based on the 6x6 WZ-551 chassis, combining a 120mm combination howitzer-mortar system based on the Russian 2S23 Nona.

PLL-09 (TYPE 09)

An 8x8 self-propelled gun variant of the ZBD-09 family featuring a 122mm Type 96 howitzer mounted in a large rear turret.

PCL-161

A wheeled 122mm self-propelled howitzer built on a Shaanxi 6x6 truck chassis with a 4-door cab and a distinctive perforated gun shield.

PHL-90B

A second-generation Chinese 122mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) mounted on a 6x6 truck chassis with a 4x10 launching rack on the rear.

PHL-03

A division-level 8x8 MLRS directly copied from the Russian 9K58 Smerch, capable of launching 300mm or 370mm guided rockets.

PGZ-09

A self-propelled anti-aircraft system featuring twin 35mm autocannons mounted on a tracked Type 88 chassis with Doppler radar and thermal tracking.

HQ-7 A/B

A short-range air defense missile system equipped with 4x HE surface-to-air missiles and an engagement radar on a 6x6 chassis.

HQ-16

A medium-range surface-to-air missile system derived from the Russian Buk system, featuring a 6x tube launcher on a 6x6 truck chassis.

HQ-22

A long-range surface-to-air missile system (also known as FK-3) designed to engage targets at ranges up to 170km using a 4x tube launcher on an 8x8 chassis.

GSL-133

An armored minefield breaching vehicle based on the Type-96 MBT chassis, using a mine-clearing plow and rocket/line clearing systems.

GBL-130

A tracked minelaying vehicle based on a lengthened ZSD-89 chassis, using switchable 4x5 or 6x6 launcher racks to deploy anti-tank or anti-personnel mines.

TYPE 84A AVLB

An armored vehicle-launched bridge derived from the Type-69 MBT chassis, carrying a folding bridge capable of spanning a 50m gap for loads up to 40T.

SHAANXI SX2190

A licensed version of the Steyr 91 6x6 truck that serves as the PLA's primary logistical support vehicle, replacing older JN252, CQ260, and SX250 models.

DONGFENG EQ1120

An inexpensive, low ground clearance truck used primarily by second-line Chinese units for noncombat tasks due to poor off-road capability.

URAL-4320

A Russian-designed 6x6 logistics truck developed from the GAZ-375 with a diesel engine, offering high off-road capability and payload capacity.

CSK-131 RECON

A reconnaissance variant of the CSK-131 4x4 truck equipped with a battlefield surveillance radar, drone launcher, HD/thermal cameras, and a laser rangefinder.

DZ-9001

A vehicle-mounted ELINT system designed to detect, intercept, analyze, and record enemy radar signals across 1-18 GHz frequency bands.

ZBD-04A RECON

An armored reconnaissance vehicle built on a modified ZBD-04 hull, equipped with a telescopic mast radar, advanced electro-optical systems, and an ASN-15 UAV.

YLC-2

A 3D air surveillance and acquisition radar capable of Digital Moving Target Indication (DMTI) and Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) processing.

SLC-2E

A Chinese counter-battery radar system variant of the SLC-2 that includes a dedicated air defense mode to detect airborne threats.

HARBIN Z-9

A Chinese licensed version of the French Eurocopter AS365 Dolphin, utilized primarily as a utility transport helicopter by the army and for naval scouting.

CHANGHE Z-18

The largest Chinese-developed military helicopter in PLA service, designed as a replacement for the Z-8 across transport, medical, AWACS, and ASW roles.

HARBIN Z-19

A dedicated light attack and reconnaissance variant of the Z-9 utility helicopter featuring a tandem cockpit, crew armor protection, and a nose-mounted targeting suite.

CAIC Z-10

A dedicated Chinese attack helicopter introduced in 2012, featuring a narrow angular tandem cockpit, 4x wing hardpoints, and armor resistant to 12.7mm rounds.

MI-26

A heavy-lift helicopter developed by the Soviet Union; the largest production military helicopter in the world, with 4 operated by China for heavy transport and search and rescue.