{
  "id": "plz-10",
  "name": "PLZ-10 (Type 05A)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "120mm self-propelled mortar",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2013,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The PLZ-10 (Type 05A) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar is in service with the Chinese army and is used to support mechanized troops.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "ZBD-08",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "6x6",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 4,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 7.2,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.2,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 20,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 590,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 500,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 65,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Amphibious",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Loader",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "semi-automatic ammunition loading system.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (max)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "6-8 rds/min for HE, 10 rds/min for Mortar Bomb, 4-6 rds/min for HEAT",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (sustained)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "See Above",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Max elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "+80 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Min elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-4 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Welded Steel Turret, small arms fire and shell splinters.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Welded Steel Turret, small arms fire and shell splinters.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Grenade Launchers",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The vehicle has banks of 76 mm smoke grenade launchers. The smoke grenades have a range of 100 m and can be launched in volleys of two, four or eight rounds. Once deployed, the grenades form a smoke screen that is 120 to 150 m long and last",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Grenade Launcher Maximum Distance",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "100 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "1 × turret mounted 120mm mortar, 120 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "1 x QJZ-89",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 13.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "HE (WMA 029)",
      "role": "120 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "425 m/s",
        "Warhead": "1.8 kg TNT",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "range_km": 8.5,
      "qty": "30 Total, any type of projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "HE (WMA 029)",
      "role": "120 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "425 m/s",
        "Warhead": "5 kg TNT",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "range_km": 9.5,
      "qty": "30 Total, any type of projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "HEAT (WMA 029)",
      "role": "120 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "425 m/s",
        "Warhead": "HEAT",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "range_km": 1.2,
      "qty": "30 Total, anytype of projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cargo (BM3)",
      "role": "120 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "INA",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "range_km": 9,
      "qty": "30 Total, anytype of projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rocket-assisted projectile (RAP)",
      "role": "120 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "265 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "range_km": 13.5,
      "qty": "30 Total, anytype of projectile combination"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Prop",
      "text": "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 turret and weapon system of the 2S9 No",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "WMA029",
      "text": "Export Version of the PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 07PA",
      "text": "Wheeled export version.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-10"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "sph",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/plz-10.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-plz-10": {
      "title": "PLZ-10 (Type 05A) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PLZ-10_Type_05A_Chinese_120mm_Self-Propelled_Mortar",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}