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ATAGS (howitzer)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
SH-15
Single source6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) (SH-15)[source]
Configuration
| Specification | ATAGS (howitzer) | PCL-181 |
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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] | See § Operators[source] |
| Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment (Project Director: RP Pandey) Tata Power SED Bharat Forge[source] | Nanjing University of Science and Technology |
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[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 sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designed | 2013-2017[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Kalyani Strategic Systems Tata Advanced Systems[source] | Norinco[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] | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
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| Recoil | Electro-rheological/Magneto-rheological[source] | — |
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| Elevation | Servo based, -3/+75°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | Servo based, ±25°, 25 m diameter[source] | 360°[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 | — | 2019–present[source] |
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| Wars | — | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[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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