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PLL-05 (Type 05)

120mm self-propelled mortarFielded 2003Pending verification
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PLL-05 (Type 05)
Photo: Zimin.V.G. · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type120mm self-propelled mortar
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Configuration6x6Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.7 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.8 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.82 m9 ftMed[1]
Weight16.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisBased off of the Chinese WZ551 APC hull.Med[1]
EngineDeutz BF8L413FVMed[1]
Engine power320 hpMed[1]
TransmissionZF 6HP500 automatic transmissionMed[1]
SuspensionCoil springs and hydraulic shock absorbersMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed85 km/h53 mph · 46 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed75 km/h47 mph · 40 ktMed[1]
Swim speed8 km/h5 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
Fording depthAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorWelded Steel Turret, small arms fire and shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorWelded Steel Turret, small arms fire and shell splinters.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Grenade LaunchersThe vehicle has banks of 76 mm smoke grenade launchers. The smoke grenades have a range of 100 m and can be launched in volleys of two, four or eight rounds. Once deployed, the grenades form a smoke screen that is 120 to 150 m long and lastMed[1]
Grenade Launcher Maximum Distance100 mMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Armament
Loadersemi-automatic ammunition loading system.Med[1]
Rate of fire (max)6-8 rds/min for HE, 10 rds/min for Mortar Bomb, 4-6 rds/min for HEATMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)See AboveMed[1]
Max elevation+80 degMed[1]
Min elevation-4 degMed[1]
Main armament1 × turret mounted 120mm mortar, 120 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x QJZ-89Med[1]
Maximum firing range13.5 km8 mi · 7 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Variants
WMA029Export Version.[1]
PLZ-10 (Type 05A)Tracked Variant based on the hull of the ZBD-08.[1]
Type 07PAWheeled export version.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 5Confidence · Source
HE (WMA 029)120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
8.5 km5 mi · 5 nmi
Quantity
30 Total, any type of projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
425 m/s
Warhead
1.8 kg TNT
Armor penetration
Yes
Fuze
INA
HE (WMA 029)120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
9.5 km6 mi · 5 nmi
Quantity
30 Total, any type of projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
425 m/s
Warhead
5 kg TNT
Armor penetration
Yes
Fuze
INA
HEAT (WMA 029)120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
1.2 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
30 Total, anytype of projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
425 m/s
Warhead
HEAT
Armor penetration
Yes
Fuze
INA
Cargo (BM3)120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
9 km6 mi · 5 nmi
Quantity
30 Total, anytype of projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
INA
Fuze
INA
Rocket-assisted projectile (RAP)120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
13.5 km8 mi · 7 nmi
Quantity
30 Total, anytype of projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
265 m/s
Armor penetration
Yes
Fuze
INA
Summary

The PLL-05 is based on the ZSL-92 APC. The 'Z' stands for 'armoured' (装甲, zhuangjia), the 'S' for 'transport' (输送, shusong), and the 'L' for 'wheeled' (轮式, lunshi). The hull of the vehicle is boat-shaped with a sloped upper hull.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar, 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
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)