{
  "id": "sh-2",
  "name": "SH-2",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "122mm self-propelled howitzer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2007,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The SH2 is a wheeled self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defence Company Norinco. The SH2 artillery system was first unveiled at the Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition in 2007 (IDEX 2007) held between 18 and 22 February, and is being actively prompted to the export market.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Truck Mounted, 6 × 6 cross-country chassis",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Displacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "45-50 sec",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Emplacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "2 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 8.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.9,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 11.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 160,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 90,
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.0 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (max)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "6-8 rds/min; 50 sec",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (sustained)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "6 rds/min",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Minimum elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-1 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Maximum elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "+79 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Two hydraulically operated stabilisers",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "All-steel frame",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Turret Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "All-steel frame",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "Type-96 (122 mm) towed howitzer",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "High Explosion (HE)",
      "role": "22mm/35cal ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "690 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "qty": "24 total of any projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "HE Hollow Base Projectile",
      "role": "122 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "725 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "qty": "24 total of any projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "HE Base Bleed (BB) Projectile",
      "role": "122 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "730 m/s",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "qty": "24 total of any projectile combination"
    },
    {
      "name": "HE BB Rocket-Assist Projectile Type BEE2",
      "role": "122 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "INA",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour",
        "Fuze": "INA"
      },
      "qty": "24 total of any projectile combination"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "SH1",
      "text": "The SH-1 self-propelled howitzer was developed by NORINCO for the export market. Development of this artillery system commenced in 2002. It was modeled after a French CASEAR. This Chinese artillery system was first revea",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "SH3",
      "text": "The WMZ322 is a 122mm tracked self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCOP (North Industries Corporation). First information about this artillery systems was released in 2005,",
      "src": [
        "weg-sh-2"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "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/sh-2.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-sh-2": {
      "title": "SH-2 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/SH-2_Chinese_122mm_Self-Propelled_Howitzer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}