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SH-2

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2007Pending verification
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Length 8.5 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Displacement time45-50 secMed[1]
Emplacement time2 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length8.5 m28 ftMed[1]
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.9 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight11.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisTruck Mounted, 6 × 6 cross-country chassisMed[1]
Engine power160 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed90 km/h56 mph · 49 ktMed[1]
Fording1.0 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorAll-steel frameMed[1]
Turret ArmorAll-steel frameMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentAvailableMed[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)6-8 rds/min; 50 secMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)6 rds/minMed[1]
Minimum elevation-1 degMed[1]
Maximum elevation+79 degMed[1]
Main armamentType-96 (122 mm) towed howitzerMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationTwo hydraulically operated stabilisersMed[1]
Variants
SH1The SH-1 self-propelled howitzer was developed by NORINCO for the export market. Development of this artillery system commenced in 2002. It was modeled after a French CASEAR. This Chinese artillery system was first revea[1]
SH3The WMZ322 is a 122mm tracked self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCOP (North Industries Corporation). First information about this artillery systems was released in 2005,[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
High Explosion (HE)22mm/35cal ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
24 total of any projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
690 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Fuze
INA
HE Hollow Base Projectile122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
24 total of any projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
725 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Fuze
INA
HE Base Bleed (BB) Projectile122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
24 total of any projectile combination
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
24 total of any projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
INA
Armor penetration
Yes, up to 85mm of conventional steel armour
Fuze
INA
Summary

The SH2 is a wheeled self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defence Company Norinco. The SH2 artillery system was first unveiled at the Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition in 2007 (IDEX 2007) held between 18 and 22 February, and is being actively prompted to the export market.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. SH-2 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