PCL-161 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
PCL-161
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Other
Basic Information
Name
PCL-161 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Designation
PCL-161
Alternate Designation
PCL-161
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The PCL-161 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is a truck-mounted 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force. The PCL-161 was designed to provide indirect fire support. It is much more efficient than towed howitzers and can briefly change its firing position.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
122 mm howitzer
Engine
Diesel
Max Speed
90.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PCL-161
Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Caliber
122 mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Chassis
A new FAW military truck with 4x4 configuration.
Crew
5 ea
Emplacement Time
INA
Displacement Time
INA
Note
A battery of these howitzers comprises around 6-9 truck-mounted howitzers and a battery command post vehicle.
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Barrel Length
38 Calibers
Width
INA
Height
2.8 m
Weight, Combat
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
90 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Fording
1.0 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
A modified version of the PL-96 122 mm field howitzer
Type
Howitzer
Caliber
122 mm
Elevation
INA
Traverse
INA
Maximum Firing Range
18 - 27 km
Maximum Rate of Fire
4 -6 rpm
Fire Control System (FCS)
Computerized Fire Control System (FCS)
Yes
Command Vehicle
Vehicle receives target information from artillery command vehicle.
Navigation System
Yes
Positioning and Targeting System
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Vehicle has a double armored cab
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
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
8.3 m
Width
—
Height
2.8 m
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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