PF-98 Anti-Tank Weapon

Reading Time: 2 minutes Manufacturer: Norinco (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China (Manufactured under licence in Bangladesh)Type: Shoulder-Fired Anti-Tank Guided Weapon SystemIn Service Since: 2018 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Bangladesh Army, several export customers Overview The PF-98, also known as the Type 98, is a third-generation, man-portable, anti-tank weapon system developed by Norinco. Designed to defeat modern armoured threats and fortifications, the PF-98 combines high firepower with advanced targeting aids, making it a capable weapon against both tanks and bunkers. Introduced into Bangladesh Army service in 2018, the PF-98 significantly enhanced the army’s infantry-level anti-tank and fire-support capabilities, especially in jungle and hilly terrain where heavier anti-armour assets may not be deployable. The PF-98 is being manufactured in Bangladesh at the Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF) in Chattogram. Production will commence in 2026 with an annual capacity of 200 systems. Technical Specifications