PLZ-10 (Type 05A) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar

PLZ-10

Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)

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Basic Information

Name

PLZ-10 (Type 05A) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar

Designation

PLZ-10

Alternate Designation

PLZ-10; Type 05A; PLZ-05A

Equipment Type

Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)

Manufacturer

NORINCO

Date of Introduction

2013

Description

The PLZ-10 (Type 05A) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar is in service with the Chinese army and is used to support mechanized troops.

Ground Specifications

Crew 4

Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)

Main Weapon 120mm mortar

Engine Turbocharged Diesel (590 hp)

NBC Protection Yes

Amphibious Yes

Max Speed 65.0 km/h

Range 500.0 km

Variants

PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Howitzer (SPMH) in use by Chinese mechanized infantry formations. Conceptually it is similar to the Russian 2S23 "Nona-SVK" (the turret and weapon system of the 2S9 Nona mounted on a BTR-80 chassis) three of which China purchased for evaluation. At one time it was reported that China would purchase 100 of the Russian vehicles however, this failed to occur, nor does it appear that there was a formal transfer of technology to China. The Chinese system features a longer barreled weapon mounted on the Type 92 variant of the WZ551 armored personnel carrier. The PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Howitzer (SPMH) is based on the WZ-551 6x6 wheeled chassis, which is already in use for various other roles. For instance, the ZSL-92 infantry fighting vehicle is common in Chinese service. The main armament is the breach-loaded 120mm gun/mortar that is connected to a semi-automatic loader. The maximum effective range is 8.5 km for 120mm mortar rounds, 9.5 km for a howitzer-like projectile, and 12.8 km for rocket-assisted mortar shells. It is mainly used for indirect fire but is also capable of direct fire using both HE and HEAT-FS shells up to 1.2 km. The maximum rate of fire is 6 to 10 rounds per minute. Secondary armament consists of the 12.7mm QJC88 heavy machine gun which is mounted on the turret roof. The QJC88 is used for self-defense against nearby infantry, light armored vehicles, and helicopters.

WMA029 Export Version of the PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar.

Type 07PA Wheeled export version.

System

Alternative Designation PLZ-10; Type 05A; PLZ-05A

Type Self-Propelled Mortar System

Caliber 120 mm

Manufacturer NORINCO

Chassis ZBD-08

Configuration 6x6

Status In Service and Production

Crew 4 ea

Displacement Time INA

Emplacement Time INA

Maximum Effective Range (Road) 500 km

Maximum Effective Range (Howitzer) 9.5 km

Dimensions

Length 7.2 m

Width 3.2 m

Height 2.5 m

Weight 20 tons

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Turbo Diesel

Engine Power 590 hp

Fuel Capacity INA

Maximum Range 500 km

Maximum Road Speed 65 km/h

Average Cross Speed INA

Amphibious Yes

Amphibious Speed 6-8 km/h

Gradient 60%

Side Slope 40%

Vertical Step 0.7 m

Trench 1.8 m

Fording Depth Amphibious

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

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 1 × turret mounted 120mm mortar

Type Mortar Howitzer

Caliber 120 mm

Length, Barrel INA

Loader Type semi-automatic ammunition loading system.

Breech Type vertical sliding breech mechanism

Fume Extractor No

Thermal Sleeve No

Muzzle Break No

Max Rate of Fire 6-8 rds/min for HE, 10 rds/min for Mortar Bomb, 4-6 rds/min for HEAT

Sustain Rate of Fire See Above

Time the Max Rate of Fire can be Sustained INA

Max Elevation +80 deg

Min Elevation -4 deg

Traverse Range 360 deg

Range Finder Type Laser

Note The PLZ-10 can also fire the GP120, GP4, GP120 GMB, and GP120A

Ammunition (Option 1)

Type HE (WMA 029)

Caliber 120 mm

Length 709 mm

Weight 13.9 kg

Warhead Weight 1.8 kg TNT

Muzzle Velocity 425 m/s

Fuse Type INA

Maximum Effective Range 8,500 m

Minimum Effective Range 400 m

Armor Penetration Yes

Pre-Engraved Casing No

Basic Load 30 Total, any type of projectile combination

Ammunition (Option 2)

Type HE (WMA 029)

Caliber 120 mm

Length 600 mm

Weight 17.3 kg

Warhead Weight 5 kg TNT

Muzzle Velocity 425 m/s

Fuse Type INA

Maximum Effective Range 9,500 m

Minimum Effective Range 1,000 m

Armor Penetration Yes

Pre-Engraved Casing No

Basic Load 30 Total, any type of projectile combination

Ammunition (Option 3)

Type HEAT (WMA 029)

Caliber 120 mm

Length 625 mm

Weight 10 kg

Warhead Type HEAT

Muzzle Velocity 425 m/s

Fuse Type INA

Maximum Effective Range 1,200 m

Minimum Effective Range 600 m

Armor Penetration Yes

Pre-Engraved Casing Yes

Basic Load 30 Total, anytype of projectile combination

Ammunition (Option 4)

Type Cargo (BM3)

Caliber 120 mm

Length 621 mm

Weight 17.3 kg

Payload 30 bomblet

Muzzle Velocity INA

Fuse Type INA

Maximum Effective Range 9,000 m

Minimum Effective Range INA

Armor Penetration INA

Pre-Engraved Casing No

Basic Load 30 Total, anytype of projectile combination

Ammunition (Option 5)

Type Rocket-assisted projectile (RAP)

Caliber 120 mm

Length 600 mm

Weight 17.3 kg

Payload 3.25 kg

Muzzle Velocity 265 m/s

Fuse Type INA

Maximum Effective Range 13,500 m

Minimum Effective Range INA

Armor Penetration Yes

Pre-Engraved Casing Yes

Basic Load 30 Total, anytype of projectile combination

Coaxial Weapon System

System

Name 1 x QJZ-89

Caliber 12.7 mm

Type Heavy Machine Gun

Manufacturer NORINCO

Length, Total 2,119 mm

Length, Barrel 1,003 mm

Weight (Gun Only) 17.5 kg

Weight (Tripod Only) 8.5 kg

Action Gas/Recoil

Muzzle Velocity 850 m/s

Max Rate of Fire 600 rds/min

Sustain Rate of Fire 450-600 rds/min

Time the Max Rate of Fire can be Sustained INA

Maximum Range 1,600 m

Feed System Belt

Sights Iron/Optical

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 12.7 mm

Cartridge 12.7x108mm

Armor Penetration Yes

Basic Load INA

Fire Control

Name INA

Computerized FCS Yes

Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander Yes

Thermal Sight Gunner Yes

Main Gun Stabilization No

Aiming Mode Automatic, Semi-automatic, and Manual

Direct Fire Yes, Primary Mission

Indirect Fire Yes

Protection

Hull Armor Welded Steel Turret, small arms fire and shell splinters.

Turret Armor Welded Steel Turret, small arms fire and shell splinters.

Applique Armor Available

Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System Yes

Explosive Reactive Armor INA

Active Protection System INA

Mine Clearing No

Self-Entrenching Blade No

NBC Protection Yes

IR Signature INA

Grenade Launchers The vehicle has banks of 76 mm smoke grenade launchers. The smoke grenades have a range of 100 m and can be launched in volleys of two, four or eight rounds. Once deployed, the grenades form a smoke screen that is 120 to 150 m long and lasts for 2 to 4 minutes.

Grenade Launcher Maximum Distance 100 m

Smoke Equipment Yes

Image Sources

Notes https://www.militarytoday.com/artillery/plz_05a.htm;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Self-Propelled Mortar System

Land > Infantry Vehicles > Self-Propelled Mortar System

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

7.2 m

Width

3.2 m

Height

2.5 m

Weight

20000 kg

Operators (1)

China

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