| PLZ-05 Self-Propelled Howitzer | |
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The PLZ-05 on display for the first time in 2007 at an exhibition at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution. |
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| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 4 |
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| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Barrels | 52 caliber (PLZ05) / 54 caliber (PLZ04) |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds/min [1] |
| Maximum range | Varies by munition. Laser-homing 20km, ERFB-BB 39km, ERFB-BB/RA (Rocket Assist) >50 km [1] |
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| Main armament |
155 mm howitzer |
| Secondary armament |
12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun/ 2 sets of 4-barrel grenade launchers |
| Engine | diesel |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
The PLZ-05 or the Type 05 is an advanced family of 155 mm self-propelled howitzers developed by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace the Type 83 152mm. 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.
There are two self-propelled howitzers in the family: the PLZ05 and the PLZ04.
The PLZ-05 is a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer with a 52 caliber barrel and is apparently offered for export. The more powerful PLZ-04, with a 54 caliber barrel are deployed only with the People's Liberation Army.