Preparing your view.
At a glance
Oerlikon GDFlarger 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
travelling
Single source7.8 m (25 ft 7 in) (travelling)[source]
SH-15
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Oerlikon GDF | PCL-181 |
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| Type | Autocannon[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | Switzerland (1958–present)[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 1963–present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | See § Operators[source] |
6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) (SH-15)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source90 km/h (56 mph)[source]
Effective; Ceiling
Single sourceMaximum; Oerlikon GDF; Ammunition section maximum range
Single sourceCeiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)[source]
12500 m[source]Oerlikon GDF; Ammunition section maximum range
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceHEI-T
Single source1,175 m/s (3,850 ft/s) (HEI-T)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War Falklands War South African Border War 2025 India–Pakistan conflict Twelve-Day War[source] | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
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| Designer | Oerlikon[source] | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Oerlikon (1958–2009) Rheinmetall (2009–present)[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Produced | 1958–present[source] | — |
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| Shell | Complete round: 35×228mm, 1.565 kg (3 lb 7 oz)[source] | — |
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| Action | Gas-operated , propped-lock locking system[source] | — |
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| Carriage | 4 wheels with outriggers[source] | — |
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| Elevation | −5°/+92°[source] | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | Full 360°[source] | 360°[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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