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MKE Boran 105 mm howitzerlarger figure on 0 of 2
PCL-181larger figure on 2 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 | MKE Boran 105 mm howitzer | PCL-181 |
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| Type | Air-transportable lightweight towed howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | Turkey[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2021–present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | Turkish Land Forces Bangladesh Army Army of North Macedonia Albanian Land Forces[source] | See § Operators |
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source90 km/h (56 mph)[source]
Maximum; Conventional HE projectile
Single sourceConventional HE projectile: 17,000 m (11 mi)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) Aselsan (fire control system and electronics)[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Barrel length | L/30[source] | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel |
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| Elevation | -3° to +70°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | 8° left or right[source] | 360°[source] |
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| Sights | VOLKAN 230/105 FCS: Direct fire sight system (DFSS), Inertial navigation system (INS), Muzzle velocity radar (MVR), Laser rangefinder[source] | — |
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| Wars | — | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[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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| 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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