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PLZ-07 (Type 07)

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2009Pending verification
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PLZ-07 (Type 07)
Photo: Dan from Beijing, China · CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2009
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.66 m22 ftMed[1]
Width3.28 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight24.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisModified Chassis of the Type 97 Infantry Fighting VehicleMed[1]
EngineBF8M1015CPMed[1]
Engine power600 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed55 km/h34 mph · 30 ktMed[1]
SuspensionTorsion BarMed[1]
Fording depth1.0 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorHigh hardness armor steel, which protections the vehicle from small arms firing and shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorHigh hardness armor steel, which protections the vehicle from small arms firing and shell splinters.Med[1]
Applique ArmorYesMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYes, Automatic Fire Suppression SystemMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, two lines of four smoke grenade launchers are mounted to each side of the turret.Med[1]
Armament
LoaderSemi-automaticMed[1]
Rate of fire (max)6-8 rds/minMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)6 rds/minMed[1]
Max elevation+70 degMed[1]
Min elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armamentPLZ-07Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Variants
SH3Is a forerunner of the PLZ-07. It is a similar 122 mm self-propelled howitzer, which was developed mainly for export. It emerged a couple of years before the PLZ-07. Known operators of the SH3 include Rwanda.[1]
PLZ-07BIs an amphibious self-propelled howitzer, used by China's marine corps. This artillery system is fully amphibious. It has a boat-like hull for improved floatation and is fitted with a trim vane. Though it uses the same t[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
Standard High Explosive (HE)122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 Total of any combination of projectiles
Muzzle velocity
690 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Projectile weight
14-22 kg
Fuze
INA
Base Bleed122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 Total of any combination of projectiles
Muzzle velocity
730 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Fuze
INA
HE BB Rocket-Assist Projectile Type BEE2122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 Total of any combination of projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Armor penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Fuze
INA
Summary

The PLZ-07 (Type 07) Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is a Chinese tracked self-propelled howitzer armored vehicle designed and manufactured by the China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. PLZ-07 (Type 07) 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 2.0)