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...

The PLZ-05 started arriving in active units in 2007 and began to replace the aging Type 83 152 mm (5.98 in) artillery self-propelled gun. It was deployed at division level to provide long-range accurate firepower.

Sep 29, 2024 · 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.

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.

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...

Jul 3, 2019 · The PLZ-05 adds tremendous ranged fire (either direct or in-direct Line-of-Sight capability). It is a complete 35 tonne weapon system intended to deliver hard-hitting munitions out to ranges of 100 kilometers using specialized projectiles.

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.

The PLZ-52 SPH is motorized with a 1000hp engine and an automatic transmission box featuring excellent mobility and maneuverability. The PLZ-52 can reach maximum road speed of 65km/h with a maximum cruising range of 450 km.

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 adopted...

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...