PCL-171 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
PCL-171
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Other
Basic Information
Name
PCL-171 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Designation
PCL-171
Alternate Designation
PCL-171
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The PCL-171 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer is an assault-vehicle-mounted, 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force. Each battery consists of 6 PCL-171 guns, command vehicles, ammunition vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles and other equipment.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
122 mm Howitzer Gun
Engine
V-type six-cylinder water-cooled supercharged inter-cooled diesel engine (295 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
120.0 km/h
Range
700.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PCL-171
Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer
Caliber
122 mm
Chassis
The PCL-171 is based on Dongfeng Mengshi 6×6 assault vehicle chassis, specifically the CTL181A variant.
Crew
4 ea
Emplacement Time
INA
Displacement Time
INA
Note #1
Each battery consists of 6 PCL-171 guns, command vehicles, ammunition vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles and other equipment.
Note #2
The command vehicle has communications equipment mounted on the vehicle while the reconnaissance vehicle is fitted with a counter-battery radar system, including a radar antenna and an opto-electronic sight mounted on an elevating mast.
Dimensions
Length
6.54–7 m
Barrel Length
INA
Width
2.38 m
Height
2.13 m
Weight, Combat
11 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
YC6DV1
Engine Type
V-type six-cylinder water-cooled supercharged inter-cooled diesel engine
Engine Power
295 hp
Maximum Range
700 km
Maximum Speed
120 km/h
Main Weapon System
System
Name
INA
Type
Howitzer Gun
Caliber
122 mm
Breech
Semi-automatic vertical wedge type breech block
Effective Firing Range
18–22 km (11–14 mi) (conventional projectile)
Maximum Firing Range
27–40 km (17–25 mi) (extended range projectile)
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
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
6.54 m
Width
2.38 m
Height
2.13 m
Weight
11000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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