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Land ForcesChina

SH16A

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2024Pending verification
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System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Crew16Med[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisZBL-09Med[1]
EngineDEUTZ BF6M1015 CPMed[1]
Engine power440 hpMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Swim speed8 km/h5 mph · 4 ktMed[1]
TransmissionManualMed[1]
Protection
Hull and Turret ArmorBased on the known build quality of the ZBL-09, it can be assessed that the hull of the vehicle is also built from welded steel armour, modular non-explosive reactive armour (NERA), which consists of a combination of composites and armour pMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentThere are two banks of four smoke grenade launchers on either side of the barrel facing forward. The smoke grenade launchers on the turret could be used to obscure the vehicle from view or linked to an active protection system (APS).Med[1]
Armament
Armament elevation/depression+70º (1,244 mils)/0ºMed[1]
Main armamentThe 155 mm ordnance used in the SH16A is assessed to be the same as the one used on the PCL-181 (SH15) 155 mm/52 caliber wheeled SPH, in service with the PeopleMed[1]
Secondary armamentThere is also a remotely operated weapon station (ROWS) on the left of the primary armament, which can incorporate a macMed[1]
Maximum firing range32 km20 mi · 17 nmi32,000 m (using ERFB-HE); 41,000 m (using ERFB-BB-HE); 50,000 m (using ERFB-BB-RA charge 10)Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemDetailed information on the mission systems is not available at the moment. However, being a fully automated turret, the SH16A is fitted with a computerised fire-control system (FCS) and also a fibre-optic north-seeking positioning and naviMed[1]
Summary

The SH16A Chinese 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is a modular automated artillery turret that can be mounted on platforms with sufficient payload capacity. The turret features a 155 mm/52 caliber ordnance.

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. SH16A 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