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Chinese Company Norinco unveils the PLZ 52 a new tracked self-propelled howitzer 155mm 2209122.
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Show Daily News AAD 2012 Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 19 - 23 September 2012 Pretoria, South Africa |
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Norinco at AAD 2012 |
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| Saturday, September 22, 2012, 08:06 PM | |||
| Chinese Company Norinco unveils the PLZ 52 a new tracked self-propelled howitzer 155mm. | |||
At
AAD 2012, the Chinese Company NORINCO is unveiling PLZ52, a new generation
155mm 52 Cal. self-propelled gun howitzer. It is developed based on the
state-of-the-art artillery technologies of Chinese Army, along with the
extensive experience and technical achievements accumulated in the well-proven
PLZ45 155mm gun howitzer system, a famous flagship product of NORINCO
that has been exported in large quantities. |
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 The new Chinese tracked self-propelled howitzer 155mm 52 Caliber PLZ52 |
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The PLZ52 155mm SPGH adopts 52 Cal. barrel length and achieves a maximum firing range of 53km with ERFB-BB-RA projectiles. Its arbitrary angle automatic projectile loading system and modular propellant charge realize a maximum firing rate of 8 rounds per minute, a burst firing rate of 3 rounds per 15 seconds and multiple-round simultaneous-impact capability of 4 rounds, giving it fierce firepower to neutralize enemy targets. The PLZ52 SPGH is fitted with a 1,000hp engine and an automatic transmission box featureing excellent mobility and maneuverability. Its maximum road speed reaches 65km/h. The PLZ52 SPGH adopts an advanced digital fire control system, and is also characterized by quick reaction and outstanding battlefield survivability. Its laser/fiber-optic gyro navigation system can guarantee autonomous engagement capability without a survey vehicle's support. The informationized integration technology improves information sharing and simplifies operation. Smart projectiles, such as GS1 155mm smart projectiles and 155mm laser-homing projectiles enable the PLZ52 to strike accurately against various targets in the battlefield. |