| Name: | G6 howitzer | PLZ-05 (Type 05) |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | South Africa | China |
| Produced: | 1987 | 2008 |
| Unit cost: | - | - |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
G6 howitzer and PLZ-05 (Type 05)
Specifications
| Main armament: | 155 mm howitzer | 155 mm howitzer |
| Firing range: | 30 - 67 km | 20 km - 100 km (WS-35) |
| Engine: | air-cooled diesel 525 hp (391.49 kW) | 8V150-cooled turbocharged diesel 800 hp |
| Speed: | 85 km/h (53 mph) | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
| Weight: | 46.5 t | 35 t |
| Crew: | 6 | 4 |
Firing range
Dimensions
| Length: | 10.4 m | 11.6 m |
| Width: | 3.5 m | 3.38 m |
| Height: | 3.4 m | 3.55 m |
Images
G6 howitzer
PLZ-05 (Type 05)