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Land ForcesChina

PCL-161

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2020Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 8.3 m
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System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2020
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length8.3 m27 ftMed[1]
Height2.8 m9 ftMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisA new FAW military truck with 4x4 configuration.Med[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed90 km/h56 mph · 49 ktMed[1]
Fording1.0 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorVehicle has a double armored cabMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized Fire Control System (FCS)YesMed[1]
Summary

The PCL-161 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is a truck-mounted 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force. The PCL-161 was designed to provide indirect fire support.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PCL-161 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), 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