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PCL-171larger figure on 3 of 6
Measured figures
Length
Single source6.54–7 m (21.5–23.0 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | PCL-171 | PLZ-89 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2020–present[source] | — |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army[source] | See § Operators[source] |
| Shell | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
PLZ-89larger figure on 3 of 6
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
11 m (36 ft)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single sourceEffective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; extended range projectile
Single source18–22 km (11–14 mi) (conventional projectile)[source]
27–40 km (17–25 mi) (extended range projectile)[source]
700 km (430 mi)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single sourceMaximum; for ERFB-BB
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]
12V150L12 liquid-cooled diesel
Single source12V150L12 liquid-cooled diesel 450 hp (340 kW)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source6–8 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Breech | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] | — |
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| Main armament | 122 mm howitzer gun[source] | 122 mm howitzer[source] |
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| Suspension | hydropneumatic suspension[source] | Torsion bar[source] |
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| Traverse | — | 360°[source] |
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| Secondary armament | — | 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun/2 sets of 4-barrel grenade launchers[source] |
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| Barrel length | — | L32[source]PLZ-89 / Type 89 SPH; 122 mm main howitzer |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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Maximum; for standard high-explosive
Single source