{
  "id": "plz-52",
  "name": "PLZ-52",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "155mm self-propelled howitzer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2014,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The PLZ-52 is a Chinese self-propelled howitzer. It is similar in appearance to the PLZ-45, however, it packs a heavier punch.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Armored Tracked",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 4,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.6,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 0.04,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "label": "Weight",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 1000,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 70,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth, without Preparation",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.2 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth, with Preparation",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.2 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Protection against small arms and shell splinters",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Howitzer round",
      "role": "155 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-52"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Projectile weight": "43 - 48 kg"
      },
      "qty": "30 - 40 rounds"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "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-52.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-plz-52": {
      "title": "PLZ-52 Chinese 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PLZ-52_Chinese_155mm_Self-Propelled_Howitzer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}