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At a glance
Nora B-52larger figure on 0 of 1
PCL-181larger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Maximum; HE ERFB/RA-BB VLAP
Single sourceOperational; at speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) for K-I version
Single source56km (HE ERFB/RA-BB VLAP)[source]
1,000 km (620 mi), at speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) for K-I version[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceturbo diesel
Single sourceturbo diesel 410 hp[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Nora B-52 | PCL-181 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled artillery[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | Serbia[source] | China[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | See § Operators[source] |
| Designer | Military Technical Institute[source] | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
| Manufacturer | Yugoimport SDPR[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Unit cost | $0.7 million (2020) $2.0 million (2021) $7.06 million (2024)[source] | — |
| Produced | 2006–present[source] | — |
| No. built | 114+ delivered 108 more on order[source] | — |
| Elevation | -3° to +65°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
| Traverse | 60°[source] | 360°[source] |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level II on the front and back, STANAG 4569 Level I on the sides, mine protection STANAG 4569 Level 2A and 2B, NBC protection through a pressurized hull and filter-ventilation system (K-I)[source] | — |
| Main armament | 155 mm /52-calibre (23 liter chamber) or 155 mm/52-calibre (25 liter chamber)[source] | PLL-01 155 mm howitzer gun[source] |
| Secondary armament | 7,62mm machinegun 7,62mm or 12,7mm RCWS can also be installed Optional coaxial 20mm cannon.[source] | — |
| Suspension | 8x8 off-road wheels[source] | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
| Barrel length | 52-calibre[source]NORA B-52; 155 mm main gun; both stated chamber configurations | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel |
| In service | — | 2019–present[source] |
| Wars | — | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
| Barrels | — | 52 caliber[source] |
| Breech | — | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
| Engine | — | diesel[source] |
| Drive | — | 6×6[source] |
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