SH-2 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
SH2
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Other
Basic Information
Name
SH-2 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Designation
SH2
Alternate Designation
SH2
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The SH2 is a wheeled self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defence Company Norinco. The SH2 artillery system was first unveiled at the Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition in 2007 (IDEX 2007) held between 18 and 22 February, and is being actively prompted to the export market. The lightweight and high-mobility features of this artillery system may be of special appeal to the PLA airborne force and marine corps. The SH2 has demonstrated superior performance under all weather conditions and a wide range of altitude, and it can be equipped with special gear as per mission requirement.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Wheeled
Main Weapon
122mm
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel (160 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
90.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Variants
SH1
The SH-1 self-propelled howitzer was developed by NORINCO for the export market. Development of this artillery system commenced in 2002. It was modeled after a French CASEAR. This Chinese artillery system was first revealed in 2007. Details of this artillery system were released at the same time as were details of the smaller SH-2 122 mm truck-mounted howitzer. Pakistan acquired a total of 90 SH-1 truck-mounted howitzers. Deliveries were completed between 2012 and 2013. This artillery system is also in service with Myanmar. The SH-1 was aimed mainly at export as Chinese army does not use this system.
SH3
The WMZ322 is a 122mm tracked self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCOP (North Industries Corporation). First information about this artillery systems was released in 2005, but NORINCO has never published technical details about the product. According some Chinese military sources, the WMZ322 is proposed for the export under the name of SH-3.
System
Alternative Designation
SH2
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Type
Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Caliber
122 mm
Family
INA
Crew
5 ea
Chassis
Truck Mounted, 6 × 6 cross-country chassis
Displacement Time
45-50 sec
Emplacement Time
2 min
Maximum Effective Range (Road)
600 km
Maximum Effective Range (Howitzer)
27,000 m
Add on Parts
different communications equipment, tactical direction and fire distribution, positioning, orientation and navigation systems, and an automatic gun-laying ability.
Note
The system can transform between travelling and combat mode within 45-50 seconds. A typical mission of transforming from travelling mode to combat mode, firing six rounds, and transforming back to the travelling mode can be completed with 2 minutes.
Dimensions
Length
8.5 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight, Combat
11.5 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Supercharged, water-cooled, diesel engine
Engine Power
160 hp
Maximum Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
90 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.45 m
Trench
0.7 m
Fording
1.0 m
Communications
TBR-142
VHF FM Transceiver
Yes, TBR-142(I)
VHF Range
1 to 50 km
Megahertz
40.000 to 59.975 MHz
Output Power
1 to 0.3 Watts
Power
12V Ni-Ca Rechargeable Battery or external 12V DC power source
Dimensions
217x135x58 mm
Weight
2.7 kg
Antennas
3 Total: a 1.3m whip antenna, a 0.3m short antenna, and a 10m wire antenna
Proliferated
Widely with Artillery/Gun/Missile/Reconnaissance/C2 Units
Control Device
TBR-142(II)
Multi-function Field Phone
TBR-142(IIID)
Anti-Aircraft Control Unit
TBR-142(IIIG)
ZXY88-200 C2 Capable
Yes
Messaging
Limited Capability
Amplifier
Available
Physical Conditions Limitations
Terrain and Weather favorable
Main Gun
System
Name
Type-96 (122 mm) towed howitzer
Type
122mm Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Breech Type
INA
Length, Barrel
32 Calibers
Loader Type
INA
Max Rate of Fire
6-8 rds/min
Sustain Rate of Fire
6 rds/min
Time the Max Rate of Fire can be Sustained
50 sec
Muzzle Brake Type
Fume Extractor and Muzzle Brake
Max Elevation
-1 deg
Min Elevation
+79 deg
Traverse Range
INA
Traverse Left
60 deg
Traverse Right
60 deg
Range Finder Type
Laser Guided
Note
The SH2 can fire Chinese and Russian 122mm Projectiles, to include the GP122 laser-homing projectile which has a maximum range of 5 to 14 km.
Ammunition (Option 1)
Type
High Explosion (HE)
Caliber
22mm/35cal
Diamter
39.2 mm
Weight
21.76 kg
Muzzle Velocity
690 m/s
Fuse Type
INA
Effective Range
18,000 m (High Explosive - HE)
Armor Penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Basic Load
24 total of any projectile combination
Ammunition (Option 2)
Type
HE Hollow Base Projectile
Caliber
122 mm
Diameter
39.2 mm
Weight
21.76 kg
Muzzle Velocity
725 m/s
Fuse Type
INA
Effective Range
18,000 m
Armor Penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Basic Load
24 total of any projectile combination
Ammunition (Option 3)
Type
HE Base Bleed (BB) Projectile
Caliber
122 mm
Diameter
39.2 mm
Weight
22.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity
730 m/s
Fuse Type
INA
Effective Range
22,000 m
Armor Penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Basic Load
24 total of any projectile combination
Ammunition (Option 4)
Type
HE BB Rocket-Assist Projectile Type BEE2
Caliber
122 mm
Diameter
39.2 mm
Weight
INA
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Fuse Type
INA
Effective Range
27,000 m
Armor Penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Basic Load
24 total of any projectile combination
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
Yes
Thermal Sight Gunner
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
Two hydraulically operated stabilisers
Range, Day Sight
INA
Range, Thermal Sight
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
All-steel frame
Turret Armor
All-steel frame
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Available
Bullet-Proof Windows
Front and Sides
Image Sources
Notes
https://armyrecognition.com/military-products/army/artillery-vehicles-and-weapons/self-propelled-howitzers/sh2-china-uk; https://armyrecognition.com/military-products/army/artillery-vehicles-and-weapons/self-propelled-howitzers/sh2-china-uk; https://www.militarydrones.org.cn/sh-2-howitzer-p00660p1.html;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.5 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight
11500 kg
Operators (1)
China
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