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PCL-181larger figure on 3 of 3
PLZ-07larger figure on 0 of 3
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]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | PCL-181 | PLZ-07 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer[source] | Self-propelled artillery[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2019–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See § Operators[source] | — |
| Wars | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] | — |
6.6 m[source]
diesel
Single sourcediesel 600 hp[source]
SH-15
Single source4–6 rounds/min (SH-15)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | Nanjing University of Science and Technology[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Norinco[source] | China North Industries Group Corporation Limited[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] | 360°[source] |
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| Main armament | PLL-01 155 mm howitzer gun[source] | 122 mm howitzer[source] |
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| Engine | diesel[source] | — |
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| Drive | 6×6[source] | — |
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| Suspension | hydropneumatic suspension[source] | torsion bar[source] |
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| Barrel length | 52 caliber[source]PCL-181; main howitzer barrel | — |
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| Secondary armament | — | 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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Maximum; Standard
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
Single source