The Type 89 tank destroyer (military designation PTZ-89, industrial designation WA320) is a Chinese armored, tracked, tank destroyer vehicle developed by Norinco for the People’s Liberation Army.

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.

[3] Production was halted in 1995 after around 100 examples had been built,[3] though the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated 230 vehicles were built until retirement.

[4] An official retirement ceremony was held by the 39th Army Group on 3 November 2015.