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At a glance
A-222 Bereg (artillery system)larger figure on 0 of 2
PCL-181larger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
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]
Mass
Single source25 t (25 long tons; 28 short tons)[source]
D12A-525A diesel
Single sourceD12A-525A diesel 525 hp[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | A-222 Bereg (artillery system) | PCL-181 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled coastal defense gun[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | Russia[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 1988–present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | Russian Navy[source] | See § Operators[source] |
| Manufacturer | NPO Barrikady[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Elevation | -5° to 50°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
| Main armament | 130 mm A-222 (40 rounds)[source] | PLL-01 155 mm howitzer gun[source] |
| Wars | — | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
| Designer | — | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
| Barrels | — | 52 caliber[source] |
| Breech | — | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
| Traverse | — | 360°[source] |
| Engine | — | diesel[source] |
| Drive | — | 6×6[source] |
| Suspension | — | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
| Barrel length | — | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel |
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