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Land ForcesChina

PCL-171

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2020Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.54 m
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System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2020
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.54 m21 ftMed[1]
Width2.38 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.13 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight11 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe PCL-171 is based on Dongfeng Mengshi 6×6 assault vehicle chassis, specifically the CTL181A variant.Med[1]
EngineYC6DV1Med[1]
Engine power295 hpMed[1]
Cruising range700 km435 mi · 378 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed120 km/h75 mph · 65 ktMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Summary

The PCL-171 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer is an assault-vehicle-mounted, 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force. Each battery consists of 6 PCL-171 guns, command vehicles, ammunition vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles and other equipment.

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Sources
  1. PCL-171 Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled 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