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ATS-59larger 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.
Measured figures
Length
Single source6.28 m (20.6 ft)[source]
SH-15
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | ATS-59 | PCL-181 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Artillery tractor[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | China[source] |
| Used by | See operators[source] | See § Operators[source] |
| Wars | Vietnam War Russo-Ukrainian War[source] | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) (SH-15)[source]
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single sourceOperational; with long range fuel tanks
Single source350 km (220 mi) 500 km (310 mi) (with long range fuel tanks)[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceA-650 V-12 water-cooled diesel at 1700 rpm
Single sourceA-650 V-12 water-cooled diesel 300 hp (220 kW) at 1700 rpm[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.
| Variants | See variants[source] | — |
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| Passengers | 14[source] | — |
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| Payload capacity | 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) 14,000 kg (31,000 lb) (towed load)[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 2019–present[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Norinco[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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