PLL-05
The PLL-05 is a Chinese self-propelled gun-mortar in use by Chinese mechanised infantry formations. Conceptually it is similar to the Russian 2S23 "Nona-SVK" (the turret and weapon system of the 2S9 Nona mounted on a BTR-80 chassis) three of which China purchased for evaluation; at one time it was reported that China would purchase 100 of the Russian vehicles however this failed to occur, nor does it appear that there was a formal transfer of technology to China. The Chinese system features a longer barreled weapon mounted on the Type 92 variant of the WZ551 armored personnel carrier.
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PLL-05
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- Name
- PLL-05 Self-Propelled Gun-Mortar
- Field
- 120 mm mortar · self-propelled gun · mortar carrier
- Region
- People's Republic of China
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Overview
Overview
The gun-mortar is a lighter and more compact artillery piece than the traditional gun-howitzer at the expense of maximum range, which has improved accuracy, a higher rate of fire, and having the capability of using direct fire in comparison to standard infantry mortars.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — PLL-05 Self-Propelled Gun-Mortar • Origin — China • Type — Self-propelled gun-mortar • Is Artillery — yes • Is Vehicle — yes • Used By — China • Design Date — 1999–2003 • Manufacturer — Norinco • Production Date — 2005–present • Number — 500+ • Weight — 16.5 t • Length — 663 cm • Width — 280 cm • Height — 320 cm • Crew — 4 • Primary Armament — 120mm gun-mortar • Secondary Armament — QJC-88 12.7×108mm HMG • Engine — Diesel • Engine Power — 240 kW • Vehicle Range — 720 km • Speed — 80 km/h
History
History
The existence of the PLL-05 was first revealed in 2001 with the system entering service some years later. The PLL-05 was one of the systems that participated in the military parade as part of the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China celebrations. The turret of the PLL-05 was reused on the Type 07PA, a self-propelled gun designed for export.
Operators
Operators
• People's Liberation Army Ground Force - approximately 500 units of PLL-05 as of 2021. • Tanzania • Tanzania People's Defense Force
Description
• Illustration — PLL-05 The main armament of the PLL-05 is a 120 mm gun-mortar in a turret capable of 360° traverse, this turret being mounted on a 6x6 WZ551 armored personnel carrier chassis. The mortar has an elevation range of -4° to +80° and is capable of both direct and indirect fire. It is fitted with an autoloader and can be fired in fully automatic, semi-automatic and fully manual modes, the maximum rate of fire being around 8-10 rounds per minute, with a sustained rate of fire being about 4-6 rounds per minute. Ammunition capacity is 36 rounds and include mortar shells for indirect fire and anti-tank shells for direct fire, maximum range with standard mortar rounds being about. Secondary armament is a 12.7×108mm QJC-88 heavy machine gun mounted on the turret roof. The crew of four consists of the vehicle commander, gunner, loader and driver. Mobility of the PPL-05 is similar to that of that base WZ551 and the vehicle can swim by way of two rear-mounted propellers.
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Cited by Wikipedia
Notes from the source article
These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.International Institute for Strategic Studies. The Military Balance 2021. Routledge. 251. 2021. 9781032012278.
- 2.WZ-551 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Type 92/90. globalsecurity.org.
- 3.PLL-05 - 120-mm self-propelled mortar system.
- 4.Type 07PA - 120 mm self-propelled mortar system.
The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 14 August 2026.
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