MilitaryPCL-161
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The PCL-161 is a Chinese truck-mounted 122mm self-propelled howitzer, designed for rapid deployment and mobility. It provides indirect fire support to ground forces with a high rate of fire.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 90 km/h |
| Range | 22 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Weight | 18 t |
History
Developed by Norinco to replace aging towed artillery, the PCL-161 was designed to provide highly mobile, lightweight fire support specifically tailored for the People's Liberation Army's light and medium combined arms brigades. The system officially entered service around 2020, making its public debut during military exercises in high-altitude regions. It has since been extensively deployed with the Tibet and Xinjiang Military Commands, frequently participating in live-fire drills along mountainous borders to demonstrate its effectiveness in thin-air environments. Today, the PCL-161 remains in active production and service, serving as a cornerstone of China's modernized, digitized rapid-reaction artillery force.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 120 | confirmed |
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