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Land ForcesChina

Type 70-I

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 1970Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 5.6 m
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System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction1970
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew6Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length5.6 m18 ftMed[1]
Width3.07 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.69 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight15.3 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisBased on the Type 63-I (YW531 / Type B531) APCMed[1]
Engine6150LMed[1]
Engine power260 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed56 km/h35 mph · 30 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.0 mMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemThere is no fire control system. Basic sights are used for aiming the cannon.Med[1]
Variants
Ammunition noteCompatible with 122mm projectiles of the M-30. The Type 70-I is also capable of direct firing.[1]
Type 85The Type 85 self-propelled 122mm howitzer has a turretless design, based on the YW531H APC chassis. It has the Soviet D-30 howitzer. The maximum range of fire is 21 km. The Type 85 is a significant improvement to its pre[1]
Summary

It is estimated that no more than 200 Type 70-Is were ever manufactured. It was build to fill a gap in self propelled artillery in the Chinese army.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Type 70-I 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