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PCL-09larger figure on 0 of 5
PCL-181larger figure on 5 of 5
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 | PCL-09 | PCL-181 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2009–present[source] | 2019–present[source] |
| Used by | See § Operators[source] | See § Operators[source] |
SH-15
Single source2.66 m (8 ft 9 in) (SH-15)[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
Single source22 km (14 mi) (conventional projectile)[source]
27 km (17 mi) ( rocket-assisted projectile )[source]
600 km (370 mi)[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | Norinco[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Drive | 6×6[source] | 6×6[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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| Elevation | — | Around 20° to 70° (except for front due to cab)[source] |
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| Traverse | — | 360°[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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| Suspension | — | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
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| Barrel length | — | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel |
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| Reported operators | — |
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