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SH-1

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2007Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 9.6 m
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System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Crew6Med[1]
Displacement time50 minMed[1]
Emplacement time1 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.6 m31 ftMed[1]
Width2.6 m9 ftMed[1]
Height3.5 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight22.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Chassis6x6 truck, with the SH1 built on the rear of the WS5252 (6 × 6) cross-country truck chassisMed[1]
EngineWD615.44Med[1]
Engine power315 hpMed[1]
TransmissionAutomaticMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed90 km/h56 mph · 49 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed75 km/h47 mph · 40 ktMed[1]
Fording depth (Without Preperation)1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorProtection against small arms fire and artillery shell splintersMed[1]
Turret ArmorProtection against small arms fire and artillery shell splintersMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentAvailableMed[1]
Armament
LoaderAll standard 155mm NATO ProjectilesMed[1]
Rate of fire (max)4-6 rds/min; 1 minMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)4 rds/minMed[1]
Powered elevationYesMed[1]
Max elevation+70 degMed[1]
Min elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armamentPLZ-05 or the Type 05Med[1]
Secondary armamentQJZ-89 or Type 89Med[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, Gunner, aimer and loader are all provided with their own flat panel displays (FPD) displays.Med[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun Stabilizationlarge spade lowered to the ground to provide a stable firing positionMed[1]
Laser Observation PostYesMed[1]
Variants
SH2The SH2 is a wheeled self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defence Company Norinco. The SH2 artillery system was first unveiled at the Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition in 2007 (IDEX 2[1]
SH3122 mm full tracked SP artillery system. The PLA have introduced the 122 mm full tracked SP howitzer called the PLZ-07.This is very similar to the first system but had a different hull and suspension.[1]
SH505 mm (6 × 6) SP artillery system.[1]
Summary

The SH1 is a wheeled, self-propelled, 155mm howitzer designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company, Norinco. Compared with other similar artillery systems, the SH1 has advantages such as a high mobility, greater fire-power, fast hit capability, modular design, and cost-effectiveness.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. SH-1 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
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import