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Land ForcesChina

PCL-181 (SH-15)

155 mm truck-mounted howitzerIn serviceFielded 2017Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 9.68 m
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System
Type155 mm truck-mounted howitzer
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Configuration6x6Med[1]
Crew6Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.68 m32 ftMed[1]
Combat weight25 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisA modified version of the Shaanxi SX2150Med[1]
EngineWD615.44Med[1]
Engine power315 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed90 km/h56 mph · 49 ktMed[1]
Fording1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe armoured cab is designed to provide protection from small-arms fire and fragmentation.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
High-Explosive Extended-Range Full-Bore Base-Bleed Rocket-As155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
The vehicle carries 30 rounds and 30 charges stowed in racks located behind the
Summary

The PCL-181 (SH-15) Chinese 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is a 155 mm/52 caliber wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a Shaanxi 6×6 truck.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaPakistan
Sources
  1. PCL-181 (SH-15) Chinese 155mm 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
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)