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SP Howitzer Type 85 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 85 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO) |
| Status |
In service with China. |
| Production Period |
n/a |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
SPA |
Crew |
6 |
| Length, overall |
6.7m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
3.1m |
Height, overall |
2.9m |
| Combat Weight |
16500kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
Type 889 or VRC83 |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
122mm D-30 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
40x122mm |
| Gun Traverse |
22.5 (left, right) |
Elevation/Depression |
+70°/-5° |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
n/a |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Deutz BF8L413F air-cooled diesel |
Transmission |
manual (5 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
320hp |
Suspension |
n/a |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
19.4hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
60 km/h (1) |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
450 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.67kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
500km |
Gradient |
53% |
| Fuel Consumption |
90 l/100km |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.6m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.2m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.46m |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
Gun shield provides some protection from small arms fire and shrapnel. Vehicle is open top, side and rear. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Maximum speed 6km/h on water. |
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