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AMX-30 AuF1larger figure on 1 of 1
PCL-181larger figure on 0 of 1
Measured figures
Length
Single source10.25 m[source]
SH-15
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | AMX-30 AuF1 | PCL-181 |
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| Type | Self-propelled gun[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | France[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 1977–present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | France , Saudi Arabia and Kuwait[source] | See § Operators[source] |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) (SH-15)[source]
at 2400 RPM (AuF1 TA)
Single sourceHispano-Suiza HS-110 Renault-Mack E9 (AuF1 TA) at 2400 RPM
Single sourceHispano-Suiza HS-110 Renault-Mack E9 (AuF1 TA) 680 hp at 2400 RPM 750 hp at 2400 RPM (AuF1 TA)[source]
SH-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.
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War Gulf War Yugoslav Wars[source] | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
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| Designer | GIAT Industries[source] | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
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| Designed | 1972 (prototype)[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Nexter[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Produced | 1977–1995[source] | — |
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| No. built | 400[source] | — |
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| Armor | 20 mm (turret)[source] | — |
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| Main armament | 1× 155 mm CN 155 AUF1 howitzer[source] | PLL-01 155 mm howitzer gun[source] |
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| Secondary armament | 1× Browning M2 12.7mm heavy machine gun[source] | — |
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| Suspension | torsion bar[source] | hydropneumatic suspension[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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| Engine | — | diesel[source] |
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| Drive | — | 6×6[source] |
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| Barrel length | — | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel |
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