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PCL-171larger figure on 2 of 3
Raad-2larger figure on 1 of 3
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]
without the gun
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | PCL-171 | Raad-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | Iran[source] |
| In service | 2020–present[source] | 1997–present[source] |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army[source] | Iran[source] |
6.72 m (without the gun)[source]
commander, driver and gunner
Single source3 (commander, driver and gunner)[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 sourceEffective; Effective firing range
Single source30 km (19 mi)
YC6DV1 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]
Raad-2 for Raad-2M
Single sourceV-8 diesel for Raad-2 5TDF for Raad-2M for
Single sourceV-8 diesel for Raad-2 5TDF for Raad-2M 840 hp for Raad-2 700 hp for Raad-2M[source]
Rate of fire
Single source5 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Shell | 122 mm (4.8 in)[source] | — |
|---|
| Breech | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] | — |
|---|
| Main armament | 122 mm howitzer gun[source] | 155 mm HM44 howitzer[source] |
|---|
| Suspension | hydropneumatic suspension[source] | Torsion bar[source] |
|---|
| Designer | — | Defense Industries Organization[source] |
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| Designed | — | September 1997[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1997–present[source] |
|---|
| No. built | — | at least 36[source] |
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| Variants | — | Raad-2M[source] |
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| Secondary armament | — | 12.7 mm HMG[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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500 km[source]