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152 mm howitzer M1938 (M-10)larger figure on 1 of 2
PCL-181larger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
bore
Single sourceL/23 overall L/24.3
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | 152 mm howitzer M1938 (M-10) | PCL-181 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | USSR[source] | China[source] |
| Manufacturer | Plant no. 172[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Produced | 1939–1941[source] | — |
bore: 3.527 m (11 ft 6.9 in) L/23 overall: 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) L/24.3[source]
SH-15
Single source6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) (SH-15)[source]
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source90 km/h (56 mph)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source432–508 m/s (1,420–1,670 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| No. built |
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1,522[source] |
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| Shell | Separate loading bagged charges and projectiles[source] | — |
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| Shell weight | 51.5 kg (114 lb)[source] | — |
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| Breech | interrupted screw[source] | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
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| Recoil | Hydro-pneumatic[source] | — |
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| Carriage | Split trail[source] | — |
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| Elevation | −1° to 65°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | 50°[source] | 360°[source] |
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| Sights | panoramic[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 2019–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See § Operators[source] |
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| Wars | — | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
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| Barrels | — | 52 caliber[source] |
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| Main armament | — | PLL-01 155 mm howitzer gun[source] |
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| Engine | — | diesel[source] |
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| Drive | — | 6×6[source] |
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| Suspension | — | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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