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PLZ-07B (Type 07B)

122mm amphibious self-propelled howitzerFielded 2007Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 9.5 m
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System
Type122mm amphibious self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.5 m31 ftMed[1]
Width3.36 m11 ftMed[1]
Height3.04 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight25 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
TransmissionMachanicalMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
Swim speed25 km/h16 mph · 13 ktMed[1]
SuspensionHydropneumaticMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor TypeThe vehicle has all-welded armor over the hull and turret, providing protection against 25-mm armor-piercing rounds over the frontal arc and all-around protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds.Med[1]
Hull Armor30 mmMed[1]
Sides and Rear Armor14.5 mmMed[1]
Applique ArmorYesMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, 12 Total, 6 on each side.Med[1]
Armament
Maximum elevation70 degMed[1]
Minimum elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armamentVersion of the PL96, 122 mmMed[1]
Maximum firing range27 km17 mi · 15 nmi27 km with RAPMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemBMS SystemMed[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Variants
Ammunition noteCan fire all Chines and Russian 122mm artillery ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 18 km with standard High Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) projectile, 22 km with extended-range projectile and 27 km with rocket assisted projectile.[1]
PLZ-05 (Type 05)A 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace the Type 59-1 130 mm towed gun and Type 83 152 mm self-propelled gun.[1]
PLZ-05A (PLZ-52)The PLZ-52 is a 155mm / 52 caliber tracked self-propelled howitzer similar in appearance to the PLZ-45, but based on a slightly different hull.[1]
PLZ-04A self-propelled howitzer with a 54 caliber barrel and apparently offered for export.[1]
Summary

The PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) combines the cannon and fire-control system from the Type 07B howitzer with the ZBD-2000 hull.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious 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
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import