PLZ-05
Type: artillery
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: Norinco
Overview
The PLZ-05 is China's primary self-propelled howitzer, mounting a 155mm/52-caliber gun in a fully enclosed tracked chassis. It replaced the PLZ-45 in PLAGF service and provides artillery support comparable to the German PzH 2000. The PLZ-05 features an automatic loading system, GPS-aided navigation, and digital fire control enabling rapid fire missions and immediate displacement.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| range | 450 km |
| engine | 520 hp diesel |
| weight | 35,000 kg |
| main_gun | 155mm/52-caliber howitzer |
| max_range | 53 km with ERFB-BB / 40 km standard |
| max_speed | 55 km/h |
| rate_of_fire | 6-8 rounds/min |
| ammo_capacity | 30 rounds + propellant |
Operators
- China
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