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Dhanush (howitzer)larger figure on 1 of 1
PCL-181larger figure on 0 of 1
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 | Dhanush (howitzer) | PCL-181 |
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| Type | Howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | India[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2019 - present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | Indian Army[source] | See § Operators[source] |
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source90 km/h (56 mph)[source]
Maximum; for Ramjet Shell
Single sourceMaximum; L/45
Single sourceMaximum; (L/52) >
Single source38 km (L/45) 42 km (L/52) >60 km (for 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.
| Wars | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
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| Designer | Ordnance Factory Board[source] | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
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| Designed | 2010 - 2013[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (previously Ordnance Factory Board )[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Unit cost | ₹ 14 crore (US$1.5 million)[source] | — |
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| Produced | 2014 - present[source] | — |
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| No. built | >72 (excl. 12 prototypes)[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°/+70°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | Servo based, 30° left or right from centreline[source] | 360°[source] |
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| Feed system | Electrically operated ammunition handling[source] | — |
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| Sights | Thermal sight Gunners display[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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