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PLZ45 Type 88 155mm 45 caliber self-propelled howitzer
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The PLZ45 also caled Type 88 is a Chinese-made 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by NORINCO (North Industries Corporation). The first prototype of the PLZ45 was unveiled in 1988. In 1997, Kuwait has ordered 27 vehicles followed by another order of 27 vehicles in 2001. The first batch of 18 PLZ45 self-propelled guns and their associated support vehicles were delivered to Kuwait in March 2000. In 2007, Saudi Arabia has ordered 54 PLZ45. Standard PLZ45 battalion consists of 3 batteries, each with 6 PLZ45 self-propelled gun-howitzers (SPGH) and 6 PCZ45 ammunition support vehicles (ASV). Each battery has a battery command post and 3 battery reconnaissance vehicles (BRV), both of which are based on the Type 85 APC. These are supported by W653A armoured recovery vehicles, 704-1 artillery locating and fire correction radar, 702-D meteorological radar, and fire support maintenance vehicles.
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PLZ45 PL-Z45 Type 88 155mm 45 calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer technical data sheet specifications
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