PCL-181 (SH-15) Chinese 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
PCL-181
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
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Basic Information
Name
PCL-181 (SH-15) Chinese 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Designation
PCL-181
Alternate Designation
PCL-181; SH-15
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The PCL-181 (SH-15) Chinese 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is a 155 mm/52 caliber wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a Shaanxi 6×6 truck.
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
155mm howitzer
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel (315 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
90.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PCL-181; SH-15
Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Caliber
155mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Chassis
A modified version of the Shaanxi SX2150
Configuration
6x6
Crew
6 ea
Emplacement Time
INA
Displacement Time
INA
Note
The PCL-181 weapon system includes the following key elements at the battalion level:
• 18× PCL-181 howitzer vehicles (with three batteries each of six weapons);
• 1× battalion command vehicle;
• 3× battery command vehicles;
• 9× battery reconnaissance vehicles in sets of three;
• 1× set of artillery-locating and fire-correction radars (two vehicles);
• 1× meteorological radar set (two vehicles);
• 1× mechanical maintenance set (two vehicles);
• 1× electrical maintenance set (one vehicle)
Dimensions
Length
9.68 m
Width (Transport Configuration)
2.58 m
Height (Transport Configuration)
3.50 m
Weight, Combat
25,000 kg
Ground Clearance
0.38 m
Automotive
Engine Name
WD615.44
Engine Type
supercharged, water-cooled, diesel
Engine Power
315 hp at 2,200 rpm
Maximum Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
90 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
58 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.4 m
Trench
0.7 m
Fording
1.2 m
Turning Radius
11 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
AH-2
Type
Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Elevation
+70 degrees (1,244 mils)/ 0 degrees
Traverse
40 degrees (711 mils) 20 degrees, left and right
Maximum Firing Range
A maximum range of 50 km can be achieved using charge zone 10
Ammunition
Type
High-Explosive Extended-Range Full-Bore Base-Bleed Rocket-Assist (ERFB-BB-RA) projectile
Caliber
155 mm
Shell
INA
Basic Load
The vehicle carries 30 rounds and 30 charges stowed in racks located behind the cab.
Note
Other types of 155 mm ammunition fired by the SH1 include HE ERFB, HE ERFB-BB, ERFB-BB cargo, ERFB illuminating, ERFB smoke base ejection, and ERFB white phosphorous.
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes
Navigation System
Yes
Positioning and Targeting Systems
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
The armoured cab is designed to provide protection from small-arms fire and fragmentation.
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.68 m
Width
2.58 m
Height
3.5 m
Weight
25000 kg
Operators (2)
China
Pakistan
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