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PCL-171larger figure on 1 of 2
TRF1larger figure on 1 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]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | PCL-171 | TRF1 |
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| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source] | Towed howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | France[source] |
| In service | 2020–present[source] | 1990–present[source] |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army[source] | See Users[source] |
10.0 m (32 ft 10 in)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source120 km/h (75 mph)[source]
Effective; conventional projectile
Single sourceMaximum; extended range projectile
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
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]
Effective; with high-explosive shells
Single sourceEffective; with long-range ammunition
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]
L/40
Single source6.2 m (20 ft 4 in) L/40[source]
NATO standard
Single source155 mm (6.1 in) NATO standard[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] | — |
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| Breech | Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block[source] | — |
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| Main armament | 122 mm howitzer gun[source] | — |
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| Suspension | hydropneumatic suspension[source] | — |
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| Wars | — | Gulf War Russo-Ukrainian War[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Arsenal de Bourges[source] |
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| Carriage | — | wheeled Split-trail[source] |
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| Elevation | — | −6° to +66°[source] |
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| Traverse | — | 27° left / 38° right[source] |
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| Rate of fire | — | 3 shots in 15 s., 6 shots/min. (because it is necessary to let the tube cool down)[source] |
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24 km (15 mi) with high-explosive shells 30 km (19 mi) with long-range ammunition[source]