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M119 howitzerlarger figure on 1 of 3
PLZ-07larger figure on 2 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | M119 howitzer | PLZ-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Towed field gun[source] | Self-propelled artillery[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | China[source] |
| Used by | See operators[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) Iraq War Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Joint Manufacturing Technology Center of Rock Island Arsenal[source] |
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source65 km/h[source]
Maximum; Charge 7
Single sourceMaximum; Charge 7 Charge 8 (with RAP)
Single sourceCharge 7: 17,500 m (10.9 mi) Charge 8 (with RAP): 19,500 m (12.1 mi)[source]
Maximum; Base bleed
Single sourceMaximum; Rocket assisted
Single sourcediesel
Single sourcediesel 600 hp[source]
L/30.48
Single source10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) L/30.48[source]
for 3 minutes Sustained for 30 minutes
Single sourceMaximum
Single sourceMaximum: 8 rpm for 3 minutes Sustained: 3 rpm for 30 minutes[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited[source] |
| Produced | 1989–2013[source] | — |
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| Variants | M119, M119A1, M119A2, M119A3[source] | — |
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| Shell | Semi-fixed 105 x 372 mm R[source] | — |
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| Elevation | -5.625° (−100 mils) to +69.975° (+1,244 mils)[source] | — |
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| Traverse | 5.625° (100 mils) left or right[source] | 360°[source] |
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| Sights | 3 × M90A2 telescope, M137A1 panoramic telescope[source] | — |
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| Main armament | — | 122 mm howitzer[source] |
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| Secondary armament | — | 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun[source] |
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| Suspension | — | torsion bar[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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Maximum; Standard
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
Single source