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PLZ45 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
PLZ45 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO) |
| Status |
Deployed by Kuwait. May be on trials or in service with China. |
| Production Period |
1997-present |
Production Quantity |
100+ |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
5 (C-G-2xL-D) |
| Length, overall |
10.2m |
Length, hull |
6.1m |
| Width, overall |
3.2m |
Height, overall |
3.4m |
| Combat Weight |
33000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
29000kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
155mm L45 gun |
Ammunition Carried |
30x155mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360° (1) |
Elevation/Depression |
+72°/-3° |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
passive |
Auto-Loader |
semi-automatic |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
400x12.7mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Deutz BF12L413FC air-cooled diesel |
Transmission |
manual 6F/1R |
| Horsepower |
525hp |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
16.4hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
56km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Range, on road |
450km |
Gradient |
58% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.7m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.45m |
Fording |
1.2m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2x4 grenade launchers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
n/a |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Firing arc of main armament is limited to 30° left and right of center-forward. |
| REFERENCES |
| JAA03, FASMAN, CDT. |
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