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Land ForcesChina

WMZ-322 (SH-3)

122mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2003Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.6 m
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System
Type122mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.6 m22 ftMed[1]
Width3.28 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight24.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe SH-3 uses a new chassis, which is based on the Type 89 chassis, but has numerous improvements.Med[1]
EngineBF8M1015CPMed[1]
Engine power590 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Swim speed-3 km/h-2 mph · -2 ktMed[1]
Fording, without Preparation1 mMed[1]
Fording, with PreparationAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorArmor of the SH-3 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Turret ArmorArmor of the SH-3 provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armamentQJC88Med[1]
Fire control
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Variants
Type 89The Type 89/PLZ-89 is a 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army of China to replace Type 85 and Type 70 122 mm self-propelled howitzer. PLZ-89 was first unveiled to the public during 1999 Nati[1]
PLZ-07is a successor of the Type 89. This artillery system is widely used by the China's army. It utilizes a similar 122 mm howitzer, but has a new tracked chassis. It has greater mobility, improved fire control system and del[1]
PLZ-07B iis a version of the PLZ-07, developed for China's marine corps. This artillery system is fully-amphibious and can be launched at sea from amphibious assault ships and swim over short distances to shore.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Projectile32 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
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Summary

The WMZ-322 (SH-3) Chinese 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is designed and manufactured by the Chinese defense company NORINCO (North Industries Corporation). The first information about this artillery system was published in 2005, but NORINCO never officially provided technical information about this product.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. WMZ-322 (SH-3) Chinese 122mm 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
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import