The PLZ-05 or the Type 05 is 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.

China developed the PLZ-05 Self-Propelled Howitzer in response to the evolving nature of conflicts. This sophisticated artillery system combines mobility, firepower, and adaptability perfectly. It demonstrates China’s determination to remain at the vanguard of military innovation.

The PLZ-05 was designed and manufactured by the China North Industries Group Corporation (CNGC), better known as Norinco. According to most reports, its development started in the mid-1990s, as a further development of the PLZ-45, an export version which already saw combat.

Introduced in Update "Firebirds", the PLZ05 is a modern 155 mm SPH system comparable to the Norwegian/Korean VIDAR, Japanese Type 99, and German PzH 2000. Like the others, it has an autoloaded, high-velocity 155 mm howitzer on a lightly protected, high-profile chassis with substandard gun handling.

In general configuration, the PZL-05 resembles the usual self-propelled turreted howitzers deployed by Western countries and Russia nowadays. The turret takes up more than 60% of the hull's length. It is placed at the rear of the vehicle and can traverse 360°.

China PLZ-05 self-propelled howitzer is a long-tube tracked self-propelled gun with a diameter of 155mm. It is one of the main artillery equipment developed by China. The PLZ-05 was...

2024年9月29日 · The PLZ-05 is a Chinese tracked self-propelled howitzer armoured vehicle designed and manufactured by the China North Industries Group Corporation (CNGC). The development of the PLZ05 reportedly began in the mid-1990s, it was a further development of the PLZ45 and the first prototype was completed in 2003.

The PLZ-05 or the Type 05 is a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace the Type 59-1 130mm. The PLZ-05 was officially unveiled at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution to mark the 80th anniversary of the PLA in July 2007, and first entered service with the PLA in 2008.

2019年7月3日 · It is a complete 35 tonne weapon system intended to deliver hard-hitting munitions out to ranges of 100 kilometers using specialized projectiles. The main gun is set within a traversing turret, completely enclosing the gunnery crew from the elements and battlefield dangers. The turret provides complete 360-degree traversal as well as elevation.

PLZ-52 (also called Type 05 or PLZ-05) appears to be based on the full-tracked chassis of the standard production NORINCO 155 mm/45 calibre PLZ-45 which has been used by the PLA for some years and the only export customer to date being Kuwait who have taken delivery of two batches each of 27 systems.