PLL-01
The PLL-01, also known as the WAC-021, is a type of 155 mm howitzer designed by Gerald Bull and built by Chinese defense manufacturer Norinco.
| PLL-01 155mm howitzer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China and other operators |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1987–present |
| Used by | People's Republic of China |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gerald Bull |
| Designed | 1970s |
| Produced | 1980s–present |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9,500 kg (20,900 lb) |
| Length | Transport: 7 m (23 ft 0 in) Combat: 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in) |
| Barrel length | 45 calibres |
| Width | Transport: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) Combat: 9.3 m (30 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 8-10 (1 in emergency) |
| Shell | 155 mm Chinese and NATO cartridges |
| Caliber | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Breech | Screw-type |
| Recoil | Hydro-pneumatic |
| Carriage | 4x4 carriage |
| Elevation | −5° to 72° |
| Traverse | 70° |
| Rate of fire | Maximum: 5–6 rpm Sustained: 2–3 rpm |
| Effective firing range | 30 km (19 mi) (EFRB) 39 km (24 mi) (EFRB-BB) 50 km (31 mi) (ERFB-BB-RA) |
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