{
  "id": "plz-07b",
  "name": "PLZ-07B (Type 07B)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "122mm amphibious self-propelled howitzer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2007,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) combines the cannon and fire-control system from the Type 07B howitzer with the ZBD-2000 hull.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Norinco",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 9.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.36,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.04,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 25,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Transmission",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Machanical",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 65,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_xc_kmh",
      "v": 40,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_swim_kmh",
      "v": 25,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Hydropneumatic",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Amphibious",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Maximum elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "70 deg",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Minimum elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-3 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "BMS System",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Vehicle Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor Type",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The vehicle has all-welded armor over the hull and turret, providing protection against 25-mm armor-piercing rounds over the frontal arc and all-around protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "30 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Sides and Rear Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "14.5 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Active Protection System",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes, 12 Total, 6 on each side.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "Version of the PL96, 122 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 27,
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "27 km with RAP"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Ammunition note",
      "text": "Can fire all Chines and Russian 122mm artillery ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 18 km with standard High Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) projectile, 22 km with extended-range projectile and 27 km with rocket assisted projectile.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PLZ-05 (Type 05)",
      "text": "A 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace the Type 59-1 130 mm towed gun and Type 83 152 mm self-propelled gun.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PLZ-05A (PLZ-52)",
      "text": "The PLZ-52 is a 155mm / 52 caliber tracked self-propelled howitzer similar in appearance to the PLZ-45, but based on a slightly different hull.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "PLZ-04",
      "text": "A self-propelled howitzer with a 54 caliber barrel and apparently offered for export.",
      "src": [
        "weg-plz-07b"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "sph",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/plz-07b.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-plz-07b": {
      "title": "PLZ-07B (Type 07B) Chinese 122mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PLZ-07B_Type_07B_Chinese_122mm_Amphibious_Self-Propelled_Howitzer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}