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Land ForcesChina

PLZ-10 (Type 05A)

120mm self-propelled mortarFielded 2013Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 7.2 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type120mm self-propelled mortar
Date of introduction2013
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Configuration6x6Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.2 m24 ftMed[1]
Width3.2 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Weight20 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisZBD-08Med[1]
Engine power590 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 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
PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-PropPLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Howitzer (SPMH) in use by Chinese mechanized infantry formations. Conceptually it is similar to the Russian 2S23 "Nona-SVK" (the turret and weapon system of the 2S9 No[1]
WMA029Export Version of the PLL-05 (Type 05) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar.[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 PLZ-10 (Type 05A) Chinese 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar is in service with the Chinese army and is used to support mechanized troops.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. PLZ-10 (Type 05A) 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