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PCL-161larger figure on 2 of 2
PCL-171larger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source6.54–7 m (21.5–23.0 ft)[source]
Configuration
| Specification | PCL-161 | PCL-171 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2020–present[source] | 2020–present[source] |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army[source] | People's Liberation Army[source] |
Width
Single source2.38 m (7 ft 10 in)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source120 km/h (75 mph)[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; rocket-assisted projectile
Single source22 km (14 mi) (conventional projectile)[source]
30 km (19 mi) ( rocket-assisted projectile )[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; extended range projectile
Single sourceYC6DV1 V-type six-cylinder water-cooled supercharged inter-cooled diesel engine
Single sourceYC6DV1 V-type six-cylinder water-cooled supercharged inter-cooled diesel engine 295 hp (220 kW)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source8 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Main armament | 122 mm howitzer gun[source] | 122 mm howitzer gun[source] |
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| Drive | 4×4[source] | — |
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| Suspension | hydropneumatic suspension[source] | hydropneumatic suspension[source] |
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| Shell | — | 122 mm (4.8 in)[source] |
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| Breech | — | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] |
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Operational; Operational range
Single source