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SP Howitzer Type 89 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Type 89 (PLZ89) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO) |
| Status |
In service with China. |
| Production Period |
1989-onwards (1) |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
SPA |
Crew |
n/a |
| Length, overall |
11.0m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
3.4m |
Height, overall |
2.0+ m |
| Combat Weight |
20500kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
122mm D-30 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
n/a |
| Gun Traverse |
n/a |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| 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 |
12.7mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
na |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
12V150L12 liquid-cooled diesel |
Transmission |
n/a |
| Horsepower |
450hp |
Suspension |
n/a |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
22.0hp/t |
Track Width |
n/a |
| Speed, on road |
60km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Range, on road |
500km |
Gradient |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
n/a |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
n/a |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminum providing protection from small arms and shrapnel. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Production is probably complete. |
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