PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Type 07B
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Other
Basic Information
Name
PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Designation
Type 07B
Alternate Designation
Type 07B; PLZ 07B
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) combines the cannon and fire-control system from the Type 07B howitzer with the ZBD-2000 hull. The weapon enables longer-range fire support farther inshore with heavier ammunition, including laser-guided rounds.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
122 mm howitzer
Engine
Four-stroke turbocharged water-cooled diesel
Active Protection
Yes
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Variants
PLZ-05 (Type 05)
A 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace the Type 59-1 130 mm towed gun and Type 83 152 mm self-propelled gun.
PLZ-05A (PLZ-52)
The PLZ-52 is a 155mm / 52 caliber tracked self-propelled howitzer similar in appearance to the PLZ-45, but based on a slightly different hull.
PLZ-04
A self-propelled howitzer with a 54 caliber barrel and apparently offered for export.
System
Alternative Designation
Type 07B; PLZ 07B
Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Caliber
122 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Family
ZBD-2000
Crew
5 ea
Dimensions
Length
9.5 m
Width
3.36 m
Height
3.04 m
Weight, Combat
25 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Four-stroke turbocharged water-cooled diesel
Engine Power (Land)
500 hp
Engine Power (Sea)
1,577 hp
Transmission
Machanical
Cruising Range (Land)
500 km
Cruising Range (Sea)
Estimates have it going as far as 2/3 of it's land range.
Speed, Maximum Road
65 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
40 km/h
Speed, Maximum Swim
25 kts
Maximum Distance at Sea
90 km
Tracks
Tracks are supported by two return rollers located between the first and last pairs of road wheels.
Suspension
Hydropneumatic
Wheels
6, unevenly-spaced road wheels per side
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Obstacle
0.6 m
Trench
2.9 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Sea State Capable
Sea State 4
Buoyancy Reserve
Yes
Communications
TBR-121
VHF Transceiver
Yes
VHF Range
1 to 50 km
Digital Data
Yes, Full
Control
Self-Adaptive Control (Including Automatic Antenna Tuner)
Frequency Agile
Yes
Wireless Network Capabilities
Yes
Note:
Very similar in capabilities to the US SINCGARS ASIP
Main Gun
System
Name
Version of the PL96
Type
Howitzer
Caliber
122 mm
Rate of Fire
6-8 rds/min
Maximum Firing Range
27 km with RAP
Traverse Range
360 deg
Maximum Elevation
70 deg
Minimum Elevation
-3 deg
Loader
Semi-Automatic
Ammunition
Note
Can fire all Chines and Russian 122mm artillery ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 18 km with standard High Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) projectile, 22 km with extended-range projectile and 27 km with rocket assisted projectile.
Basic Load
40 Rounds
Commander's Weapon System
System
Name
1 x QJZ-89 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7 mm
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
Max Rate of Fire
600 rds/min
Sustain Rate of Fire
400-600 rds/min
Feed System
Belt
Sights
Iron/Optical
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
12.7x108 mm
Max Effective Range
1,600 m
Basic Load
1,200 ea
Fire Control
Name
BMS System
Computerized FCS
Yes
Thermal Vehicle Commander
Yes
Thermal Gunner
Yes
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes
3D Map of the OE
Yes, Standard
Satellite Navigation System
BeiDou Satellite
Battle Management System
Yes
Navigation System
BeiDou satellite navigation system,
Protection
Hull Armor Type
The vehicle has all-welded armor over the hull and turret, providing protection against 25-mm armor-piercing rounds over the frontal arc and all-around protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds.
Hull Armor
30 mm
Sides and Rear Armor
14.5 mm
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
Yes
Explosive Reactive Armor
INA
Active Protection System
Yes
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes, 12 Total, 6 on each side.
Bow Blade
Yes
Belly Plate
Yes
Self-Sealing Fuel Tank
Yes, capable of stopping a 25 mm APFSDS round at 2,000 m.
Automatic Fire Suppression Device.
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
https://war-book.ru/plz-07-sau/; chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.moore.army.mil/Infantry/ARTB/RSLC/content/pdf/20240321%20Vehicle%20Identification%20Study%20Guide_Updated.pdf; https://www.armedconflicts.com/PLZ-07B-122-mm-self-propelled-howitzer-t256628;
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
9.5 m
Width
3.36 m
Height
3.04 m
Weight
25000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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