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DRDO, Government of India · GODL-India · Resized · GODL-India · Source ↗ · Modified
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ATAGS (howitzer)larger figure on 1 of 2
PCL-161larger 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
Mass
Single sourcePreviously Now
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | ATAGS (howitzer) | PCL-161 |
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| Type | Towed Howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | India[source] | China[source] |
| Used by | Armenian Ground Forces Indian Army[source] | People's Liberation Army[source] |
| Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment (Project Director: RP Pandey) Tata Power SED Bharat Forge[source] | — |
Previously, 18 tonnes (18 long tons; 20 short tons). Now, 12 tonnes (12 long tons; 13 short tons).[source]
Mass
Single source12–13 tonnes (12–13 long tons; 13–14 short tons)[source]
Maximum; with 95 kW APU
Single sourceMaximum; With towing vehicle Self propelled
Single sourceWith towing vehicle 60-80 km/h, Self propelled 18 km/h with 95 kW APU[source]
Effective; >
Single sourceMaximum; High Explosive Base Bleed Shell
Single sourceMaximum; Ramjet Shell
Single source>45 km[source]
48.074 km (High Explosive Base Bleed Shell) 80 km ( Ramjet Shell )[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceL/52
Single source8,060 mm (317 in) L/52[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designed |
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2013-2017[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Kalyani Strategic Systems Tata Advanced Systems[source] | — |
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| Produced | 2019[source] | — |
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| No. built | 40[source] | — |
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| Action | Auto gun alignment and positioning[source] | — |
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| Breech | Screw type[source] | — |
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| Recoil | Electro-rheological/Magneto-rheological[source] | — |
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| Elevation | Servo based, -3/+75°[source] | — |
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| Traverse | Servo based, ±25°, 25 m diameter[source] | — |
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| Feed system | Automatic ammunition handling including crane[source] | — |
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| Sights | Thermal sight Gunners display[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 2020–present[source] |
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| Main armament | — | 122 mm howitzer gun[source] |
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| Drive | — | 4×4[source] |
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| Suspension | — | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
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