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PLZ-05

Self-propelled artilleryChinaIn service since 2007
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Key specs

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Norinco
Designer
Norinco
Entered service
2007
Produced
2003–2025
Status
In service
Crew
4

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Overview

PLZ-05 is a self-propelled artillery system from China, made by Norinco. It entered service in 2007; it was produced from 2003 to 2025. It fires 155 mm shells up to 60 km. It is used or was used by China.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
155 mm howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Maximum range of fire
60 km
Rate of fire
10 rds/min
Secondary armament
QJC-88 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun2 sets of 4-barrel grenade launchers
Dimensions and weights
Weight
35 t
Length
11.60 m
Width
3.38 m
Height
3.55 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
8V150-cooled turbocharged diesel
Power
597 kW
Road speed
56 km/h
Operational range
550 km
Suspension
torsion bar and hydropneumatic suspension

Users & conflicts

Operators
China

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (ru): PLZ-05, Wikipedia
  2. Wikipedia: PLZ-05, Wikipedia

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