PLZ-05
PLZ-05
Self-Propelled Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
PLZ-05
Designation
PLZ-05
Alternate Designation
PLZ-05A, Type 83
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The PLZ-05 is an improved version of the PLZ-45 self-propelled howitzer developed by NORINCO. PLZ-05 retains the fully tracked chassis and the 155mm 45-caliber main but introducing a larger re-designed turret. Moreover, it features a fully automatic main gun loading system inspired on Russian MSTA-S self-propelled howitzer replacing PLZ-45's semi-automatic loading system. The PLZ-05 may have entered service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2005-2008.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
450.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status
Active
Also Known As
PLZ-05A, Type 83
Origin
China
Contractor
NORINCO
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2008
Total Production
500
Specifications (Deagel)
Caliber Multiple
45
Crew
4
Rolling Rubber Wheels
6
Dimensions — Height
3.6 meter
Dimensions — Length
11.6 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
155 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
3.4 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
50,000 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range
24,000 meter
Performance — Max Range
450 kilometer
Performance — Max Range firing RAP
39,000 meter
Power — Power
1,000 hp
Rate — Max Rate of Fire
5 roundperminute
Rate — Sustained Rate of Fire
2 roundperminute
Speed — Top Speed
65 kph
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Projectiles: WS-35
Variants
Variant 1
PLZ-45
Variant 2
PLZ-05
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000662
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.6 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
3.6 m
Weight
50000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (1)
China
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