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Land ForcesChina

PLL-01 (WAC-021)

155mm towed howitzerFielded 1991Pending verification
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System
Type155mm towed howitzer
Date of introduction1991
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorincoMed[1]
Crew6Med[1]
Displacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Emplacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Combat weight9.5 tMed[1]
Variants
AH-1AH-1 is an improved version of the PLL-01, manufactured in China by NORINCO. It has a more powerful auxiliary power unit, consisting of an air-cooled diesel engine, developing 110 hp. This howitzer has a maximum auto-pro[1]
AH-2AH2 is a 52-caliber version of the AH1 towed howitzer. It has a longer range.[1]
GM-45Same cannon fit onto a lighter carriage. This allows the system to be easier to maneuver but provides less stability to the system.[1]
Summary

The PLL-01 (WAC-021) Chinese 155mm Towed Howitzer is fitted with an auxiliary power unit which is a small air-cooled 77 hp diesel engine. It is installed in a fairing carried atop the front of the carriage.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PLL-01 (WAC-021) Chinese 155mm Towed Howitzer, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import