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Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systemlarger figure on 0 of 1
PCL-181larger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
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Length
Single source73.8 in (1.87 m)[source]
SH-15
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System | PCL-181 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Guided rocket[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2012–present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | See Foreign users[source] | See § Operators |
6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) (SH-15)[source]
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[source]
unfired
Single source2.75 in (70 mm) (unfired)[source]
Effective; fixed wing
Single sourceEffective; rotary wing
Single sourcefixed wing
Single sourcerotary wing
Single source1,100–5,000 m (0.68–3.11 mi) (rotary wing); 2–11 km (1.2–6.8 mi) (fixed wing)[source]
1,100–5,000 m (0.68–3.11 mi) (rotary wing); 2–11 km (1.2–6.8 mi) (fixed wing)[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceSH-15
Single source4–6 rounds/min (SH-15)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Unit cost | $22,000[source] | — |
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| No. built | 100,000[source] | — |
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| Guidance | Semi-active laser homing[source] | — |
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| Warhead | Existing Hydra 70 warhead[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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| Breech | — | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
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| Elevation | — | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | — | 360°[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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| Barrel length | — | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel |
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| Reported operators | — |
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