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AH-1/AH-1A

155mm towed howitzerFielded 1993Pending verification
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System
Type155mm towed howitzer
Date of introduction1993
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew6Med[1]
Displacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Emplacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Combat weight12.5 tMed[1]
Variants
AH-1AH-1 is an improved version of the PLL-01, manufactured in China by NORINCO. It has a more powerful auxiliary power unit, consisting of an air-cooled diesel engine, developing 110 hp. This howitzer has a maximum auto-pro[1]
AH-2AH2 is a 52-caliber version of the AH1 towed howitzer. It has a longer range.[1]
GM-45Same cannon fit onto a lighter carriage. This allows the system to be easier to maneuver but provides less stability to the system.[1]
Summary

The AH-1/AH-1A Chinese 155mm Towed Artillery is a variant of the PLL-01 Chinese 155mm Towed Artillery that is equipped with a APU. The APU provides limited self-propulsion to move into or out of the firing position and enables powered deployment in the firing position.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaAlgeriaEthiopia
Sources
  1. AH-1/AH-1A Chinese 155mm Towed Howitzer, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import