PCL-161
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| PCL-161 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020–present |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12–13 tonnes (12–13 long tons; 13–14 short tons) |
| Caliber | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Rate of fire | 8 rounds/min |
| Effective firing range | 22 km (14 mi) (conventional projectile) |
| Maximum firing range | 30 km (19 mi) (rocket-assisted projectile) |
Main armament | 122 mm howitzer gun |
| Drive | 4×4 |
| Suspension | hydropneumatic suspension |
The PCL-161 is a truck-mounted 122 mm (4.8 in) self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force.[1] The designation "PCL" is an acronym derived from pinyin (Chinese: 炮车榴弹炮; pinyin: Pào Chē Liúdànpào; lit. 'Gun Vehicle Howitzer').
The PCL-161 was first unveiled while doing exercises in the Tibet Autonomous Region in October 2020.[2] It is speculated to be a successor of the 122 mm truck-mounted howitzer PCL-09.[3]
