Wednesday, December 2, 2020

China - PLZ-05 SP

 Source: Military Express

PLZ-05 Self-propelled howitzer has a 52 caliber barrel, 800 hp diesel engine & gross weight of 35 tonnes. It is deployed only with the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

PLZ-45 However, is based on Norinco's Type 89 (PLL01) 155mm/45-calibre towed gun-howitzer. The PLZ-45 self-propelled howitzer is used by the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), People's National Army of Algeria, Kuwaiti Army and Saudi Arabian Army.

Range 20km to 100km dependant upon ammunition.