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M109A5 · Hull
Single sourceM109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · hull length of
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M109A5 | PCL-171 |
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| Variant description | M109A5[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5 This modification was also designed for the US Army Reserve, originally planned as an update for all M109A4s under the second phase of the Reserve Component Modified Armament System to bring the range up to the version adopted as M109A6. It was fielded in 1991 in much smaller numbers than originally devised due to the end of the Cold War .[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5 It replaced the 155 mm M185 cannon in an M178 mount with a 39-caliber 155 mm M284 cannon in an M182 mount developed for the M109A3E2 (see below), giving the A5 a maximum range of 22,000 meters with unassisted projectiles and 30,000 meters with rocket-assisted projectile (RAP) rounds. The vehicle can carry 36 complete rounds of ammunition and has a 440 hp engine instead of the standard 405 hp engine.[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5 | — |
| Main armament | M284 155 mm 39 caliber[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5 | 122 mm howitzer gun |
M109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · length with gun forward of
Single sourceM109A5 · overall
Single sourcehull length of 20.3 ft[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
length with gun forward of 32 ft[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
9.18 m overall[source]M109A5
6.19 m hull[source]M109A5
Length
Single source6.54–7 m (21.5–23.0 ft)[source]
M109A5 · About combat load (estimate)
Single sourceM109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · combat weight of
Single sourceM109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · empty weight of
Single sourceM109A5 · Weight · M109A5 American 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) · Dimensions
Single sourceempty weight of 52,000 lbs (23.6 metric tons)[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
combat weight of 55,000 lbs (24.95 metric tons)[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
55,000 lb (24,948 kg)[source]M109A5 · Dimensions
About 25 t combat load (estimate)[source]M109A5
Mass
DisputedNORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." · | 12.1 tons
Single sourceM109A5 · commander, driver, 2 gunners, 2 loaders
Single source6 (commander, driver, 2 gunners, 2 loaders)[source]M109A5
Crew
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." · MANNED
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · own Military Factory technical entry · explicit manned-crew card; not PCL-161 or PCL-181
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · Crew · MANNED
Single source4 (MANNED)[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · Crew
4 (MANNED)[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon."
4[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · own Military Factory technical entry · explicit manned-crew card; not PCL-161 or PCL-181
Maximum; M109A5 · On road
Single source56 km/h on road[source]M109A5
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single sourceMaximum; NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." · 120 kph · Road Speed
Single sourceMaximum; NORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Road Speed · Road Speed · 120 kph · Road Speed
Single sourceMaximum; PCL-171
Single sourceMaximum; Speed
Single source120 km/h (75 mph)[source]
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
75 mph 120 kph[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Road Speed
75 mph 120 kph[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon."
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
120 km/h（75 mph）
Effective; M109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · Excalibur
Single sourceEffective; M109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · HE
Single sourceEffective; M109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · RAP
Single sourceM109A5 · On road
Single sourceM109A5 · with rocket assisted projectiles
Single sourceM109A5 · with unassisted projectiles
Single sourceMaximum; M109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · maximum range of with unassisted projectiles and
Single sourceMaximum; M109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · with rocket-assisted projectile (RAP) rounds
Single sourcemaximum range of 22,000 meters with unassisted projectiles and 30,000 meters with rocket-assisted projectile (RAP) rounds[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
HE: 21 km (13 mi) RAP : 30 km (19 mi) Excalibur : 40 km (25 mi)[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
22 km with unassisted projectiles[source]M109A5
30 km with rocket assisted projectiles[source]M109A5
350 km on road[source]M109A5
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; extended range projectile
Single sourceM109A5 · Only the source-declared variant M109A5 · Detroit Diesel 8V71T 8-cylinder water-cooled supercharged diesel engine
Single sourceDetroit Diesel 8V71T 8-cylinder water-cooled supercharged diesel engine 440 hp[source]Only the source-declared variant M109A5
440 hp at 2.300 rpm[source]M109A5Source text · numeric interpretation needs review
NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." · 1 x YC6DV1 V6 liquid-cooled supercharged diesel-fueled engine developing and driving conventional 6x6 all-wheeled arrangement
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Installed Power · 1 x YC6DV1 V6 liquid-cooled supercharged diesel-fueled engine developing and driving conventional 6x6 all-wheeled arrangement
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Source measurement | M109A5[source]M109A5 · System Self-Propelled Howitzer[source]M109A5 · System 1993-Present[source]M109A5 · System 5 (chief of section, gunner, assistant gunner, No. 1 cannoneer and driver)[source]M109A5 · System · units: ea INA[source]M109A5 · System INA[source]M109A5 · System This variant has an improved M178 mounting, boresight alignment driver and selected RAM and safety kits, which included a fuel system air purge; driver's instrument panel; bustle/rack; propellant stowage; torsion bar; counter-recoil buffer; and upper recoil cylinder. The designation also applies to retrofitted models.[source]M109A5 · System 6.19 m[source]M109A5 · Dimensions 9.12 m[source]M109A5 · Dimensions 3.28 m[source]M109A5 · Dimensions 3.28 m[source]M109A5 · Dimensions INA[source]M109A5 · Dimensions 1 x General Motors 8V-71T LHR, 9310cc, 2-cycle diesel[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Engine Name V-8 diesel[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Engine Type 440 hp[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: hp · Engine Power 17.96 hp/ton[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Power-to-Weight Ratio Allison ATD-XTG 411-4A, 4 forward and 2 reverse gears[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Transmission 354[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: km · Range 56[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: km/h · Speed, Maximum Road INA[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Speed, Average Cross Not Amphibious[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Speed Maximum Swim 30[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: % · Side Slope 60[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: % · Gradient 0.53[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: m · Vertical Step 1.83[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: m · Trench 1.07[source]M109A5 · Automotive · units: m · Fording Depth 135 gal (511 liters)[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Fuel Capacity The M109A5 offers upgraded components providing greater durability. It has a higher horsepower low heat rejection (LHR) engine and an improved transmission for increased performance.[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Note The elevation/equilibrium cylinder and turret traverse clutch assembly are redesigned to prevent failures.[source]M109A5 · Main Gun INA[source]M109A5 · Fire Control Fire-control equipment includes an elbow telescope M118C for direct fire with a magnification of 4x and 10-degree field of view; panoramic telescope M117 for indirect fire and gunner's quadrant M1A1.[source]M109A5 · Fire Control INA[source]M109A5 · Fire Control INA[source]M109A5 · Fire Control Yes[source]M109A5 · Fire Control Yes[source]M109A5 · Fire Control It has an all weather ballistic shield mounted over the panoramic telescope; counterbalanced travel lock and provisions for mounting the M140 alignment device.[source]M109A5 · Fire Control Maximum 20-mm light alloy aluminum, small-arms and artillery fragment protection[source]M109A5 · Protection The turret takes up the rear. On top of the turret, there is a small cupola, from which the commander operates. This cupola is also fitted with a 12.7 mm (.50) M2HB heavy machine gun.[source]M109A5 · Protection INA[source]M109A5 · Protection INA[source]M109A5 · Protection INA[source]M109A5 · Protection INA[source]M109A5 · Protection INA[source]M109A5 · Protection Ventilated face Piece System (VFPS)[source]M109A5 · Protection INA[source]M109A5 · Protection CO2 fire extinguisher system in crew and engine compartments[source]M109A5 · Protection | The PCL-171 is an assault-vehicle-mounted, 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force . The designation "PCL" is an acronym derived from pinyin ( Chinese : 炮车榴弹炮 ; pinyin : Pào Chē Liúdànpào ; lit. 'Gun Vehicle Howitzer').[source]PCL-171 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage It was designed as an even more mobile and lightweight platform to complement the PCL-161 , which is based on a larger truck chassis but also equipped with a 122 mm howitzer.[source]PCL-171 · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The howitzer has a maximum firing range of 18–22 km (11–14 mi) with conventional ammunition and up to 27–40 km (17–25 mi) with extended range ammunition. Each vehicle can carry 28 rounds of 122 mm rounds, for a total of 168 rounds of rounds for a battery of 6 guns.[source]PCL-171 · Design / Gun; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Up to 28 projectiles are carried on the truck itself, reducing the need for an accompanying ammunition carrier.[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Carried projectiles Utilizing conventional loads, the gun can reach out to target areas some 14 miles away. Extended Range projectiles give it a reach out to 25 miles otherwise.[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Gun firing ranges by projectile |
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| Manufacturer | developed by the ground system division of United Defense LP (now BAE Systems Land and Armaments) and manufactured at the Paladin Production Operation centre at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania[source]M109A5 · System BAe Systems Inc.[source]M109A5 · M109A5 · Overview · Producer · United States | China NORth INdustries COrporation (NORINCO)[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · complete artillery vehicle contractor |
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| Chassis | The M108 and M109 shared a common chassis (along with the M113 APC), but the M109 was heavier and had a larger gun. The M108 proved unsuccessful, mainly due to its overly light gun.[source]M109A5 · System | — |
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| Suspension | torsion bar, 7 road wheels, front drive, rear idler, no return rollers (all models except PIM). The suspension system has been strengthened and an external NATO power receptacle allows the M109A5 to be electrically powered by the M992 field artillery ammunition support vehicle (FAASV).[source]M109A5 · Automotive · Suspension Torsion bar[source]M109A5 | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
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| Country of origin | United States[source]M109A5 United States[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Producer | United States - BAe Systems Inc.[source]M109A5 · M109A5 · Overview · Producer | — |
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| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source]M109A5 155mm M284 L/39 howitzer[source]M109A5 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun[source]M109A5 | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
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| Mount | M182 mount[source]M109A5 Pintle mount on turret roof[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Ammunition | 34 or 36 rounds[source]M109A5 500 rounds, 100 ready to fire[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Elevation | -3° to +75°, manual and hydraulic[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Elevation rate | 7°/s[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Traverse | 360°, manual and hydraulic[source]M109A5 Manual traverse and elevation[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Traverse rate | 11°/s[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Stabilizer | No[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Chassis type | Tracked chassis, 7 roadhweels[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Layout | Drive sprocket front, idler rear[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Tread | 2.77 m[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Track width | 0.38 m[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Length on ground | 3.96 m[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Ground pressure | 0.83 kg/cm²[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Engine model | Detroit Diesel 8V71T LHR[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Engine type | Water-cooled supercharged V8 diesel[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Transmission | Allison XTG-411-4A[source]M109A5 4 forward, 2 reverse[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Fuel | 511 L[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Turn radius | Pivot[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Power to weight ratio | 17.6 hp/t (estimate)[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Ground clearance | 0.45 m[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Wall | 0.5 m[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Trench | 1.8 m[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Gradient | 60 %[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Slope | 30 %[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Fording | 1.1 m unprepared[source]M109A5 Amphibious with preparation and flotation devices[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Armor type | Aluminum hull and turret[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Armor thickness | 32 mm hull all around[source]M109A5 32 mm turret all around[source]M109A5 | — |
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| NBC system | Yes[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Smoke system | No[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Night vision | Yes[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Fire control | M117 panoramic telescope for indirect fire[source]M109A5 M118C for direct fire, 4x magnification with 10° field of view[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Radio | Yes[source]M109A5 | — |
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| Place of origin | — | China[source] |
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| In service | — | 2020–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | People's Liberation Army[source] |
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| Shell | — | 122 mm (4.8 in)[source] |
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| Breech | — | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
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| Role | — | assault-vehicle-mounted, 122 mm self-propelled howitzer[source] |
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| O/A Length | — | 22.1 ft 6.75 meters[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · O/A Length 22.1 ft 6.75 meters[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." |
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| O/A Width | — | 7.1 ft 2.15 meters[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · O/A Width 7.1 ft 2.15 meters[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." |
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| O/A Height | — | 7.8 ft 2.38 meters[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · O/A Height 7.8 ft 2.38 meters[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." |
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| Rate of fire | — | 6-8 coups/min[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." · Weight
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · Weight · | 12.1 tons
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · Weight · Weight
Single source11 t (11 long tons; 12 short tons)[source]
24,251 lb 11,000 kg | 12.1 tons[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Structure · Weight
24,251 lb 11,000 kg | 12.1 tons[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon."
11,5 t[source]
11 t[source]
90 km/h[source]
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
120 km/h（75 mph）[source]PCL-171
NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon." · Range
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Range · Range · source measurement 1
Single sourceNORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Range · Range · source measurement 2
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
Single sourceRange
Single source18–22 km (11–14 mi) (conventional projectile)[source]
27–40 km (17–25 mi) (extended range projectile)[source]
700 km (430 mi)[source]
435 miles 700 km[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Range
435 miles 700 km[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon."
Запас хода, км 700 км[source]PCL-171
Максимальная дальность, м 27-40 км (с дальнобойными снарядами)[source]PCL-171
600 km[source]
YC6DV1 V-type six-cylinder water-cooled supercharged inter-cooled diesel engine
Single sourceYC6DV1 V-type six-cylinder water-cooled supercharged inter-cooled diesel engine 295 hp (220 kW)[source]
1 x YC6DV1 V6 liquid-cooled supercharged diesel-fueled engine developing 295 horsepower and driving conventional 6x6 all-wheeled arrangement.[source]NORINCO PCL-171 · Power & Performance · Installed Power
1 x YC6DV1 V6 liquid-cooled supercharged diesel-fueled engine developing 295 horsepower and driving conventional 6x6 all-wheeled arrangement.[source]NORINCO PCL-171 / 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Vehicle / China | 2020 / "The PCL-171 complements existing mobile fire support solutions for China with its 6x6 wheeled arrangement and 122mm howitzer weapon."