The PGZ-80 (industry code: WZ-305) is a Chinese SPAAG that appears in Wargame: Red Dragon.
History[]
In the late 1970s, the PLAGF recognized the need for a new SPAAG, as they had an abundance of towed anti-aircraft guns but lacked self-propelled systems. The plans included reverse-engineering ZSU-23-4s exchanged from Egypt and developing their own domestic systems. Additionally, they aimed to create a SPAAG with a relatively high-caliber weapon for field air-defense.
In the 1980s, Iraq requested that China make a copy of the ZSU-57-2 and provided a few examples of the Soviet SPAAG for reverse engineering. China had not previously imported or used the ZSU-57-2. However, a local copy of the ZSU's gun was available. The result of the project was the Type 80 SPAAG, sometimes known by its industrial designation of WZ-305. Designed on the chassis of the Type 69-II medium tank, the Type 80 was very similar to the ZSU-57-2, featuring twin 57 mm cannons in an open topped turret with no fire control systems, limiting it to clear weather anti-aircraft use. A proximity-fused round was later developed that improved its utility.
According to some sources, the Type 80 was adopted by the PLA in small numbers, while others claim that it was not accepted into Chinese service at all due to its inferior performance against third-generation jets and the development of new domestic SPAA systems. It was used in Iraqi service in the Iran-Iraq War and Gulf War, and may have been exported to North Korea as Type 80 SPAAG.
Overview[]
Due to issues with ROF and Accuracy, the PGZ-80 can cause very low actual damage to enemy units. However, the Suppression of T69 is very high, and can instantly deal a large amount of morale damage on both aircraft and infantry. At the same time, its cost is very low, and it also has a Front Armor of 6, which means can participate in forest combats or hunt top-tier helicopters. Overall, this is a good auxiliary unit.
Weapons[]
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| Type | Twin Autocannon | No Weapon | No Weapon |
| Name | T69 | ||
| Caliber | 57mm [AoE] [STAT] | ||
| Ammo | x 240 | ||
| Range | Ground = 1050 m Helicopters = 2800 m  Airplanes = 1750 m
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| Accuracy | 15% | ||
| AP Power | N/A | ||
| HE Power | 2 | ||
| Suppression | 228 | ||
| Rate of fire | 171 r/min |
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