Type 75 Chinese 105mm Recoilless Gun
Recoilless Gun
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Basic Information
Name
Type 75 Chinese 105mm Recoilless Gun
Designation
—
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Recoilless Gun
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1975
Description
The Type 75 105mm recoilless gun was developed in the mid-1970s for the PLA. Mounted on a Beijing BJ2020S (BJ212) 4X4 lightweight vehicle, the Type 75 is designed to provide a lightweight, self-propelled direct/indirect fire against enemy personnel, field fortifications, and light armored vehicles. The weapon was fielded by the PLA ground forces in mass numbers, with a considerable number of them still in active service today.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
System
Alternate Designation(s)
Type 75
Type
Recoilless Gun
Manufacturer
NORINCO - China North Industries Group Corporation - CNGC
Chassis
Beijing BJ2020S (BJ212) 4X4 lightweight vehicle
Configuration
4x4
Crew
5
Airlift Capability
The Type 75 is widely equipped by the PLA airborne forces due to its light weight. The vehicle can be airlifted by medium transport helicopters and fixed-wing transport aircraft, but it cannot be air-dropped by parachutes.
Note
The Type 75 is effective against enemy personnel, bunkers, fortifications, and light armoured vehicles. The weapon can be used for either direct or indirect fire. Its shape-charge warhead has limited armour penetration capability, thought it poses little or no threat to heavy armour target such as main battle tanks (MBT).
Dimensions (Chassis: BJ2020S (BJ212) 4X4 Lightweight Vehicle)
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,870 mm
Weight
INA
Automotive (Chassis: BJ2020S (BJ212) 4X4 Lightweight Vehicle)
Engine Name
1499 cc 4A91 turbo I4 (2019 Zhanqi)
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Power
INA
Transmission
5 speed manual
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
100 km/h
Main Weapon System
Name
1 x Type 75 105mm Recoilless Gun
Type
Recoilless Gun
Caliber
105 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Weight
INA
Rate of Fire
6 rds/min
Maximum Range
7,700 m
Ammunition
Name
INA
Type
High-Explosive (HE) and Fin-Stabilised High-Explosive Antitank (FS-HEAT) rounds.
Caliber
105 mm
Projectile Length
INA
Projectile Weight
INA
Basic Load
7 Rounds
Fire Control
FCS Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes, a primitive fire-control comprising optical sight, laser rangefinder, and fire-control computer.
Optical Sight
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Recoilless Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Recoilless Guns
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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