The PCL-181, exported under the designation SH-15, is a Chinese truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled howitzer built by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army Ground Force. It entered service in 2019, with about 600 units fielded by China as of 2024, and has been exported to Pakistan, with around 300 in service by 2025, Ethiopia, with at least 32, and Myanmar, with 150. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Service Status Weapon ClassSelf-propelled howitzer 2 Introduced Year Weapon Class
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PLL-01 155 mm howitzer gun
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The PCL-181 is a Chinese truck-mounted, 155 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF). The designation "PCL" is an acronym derived from pinyin (Chinese: 炮车榴弹炮; pinyin: Pào Chē Liúdànpào; lit. 'Artillery', 'Vehicle', 'Howitzer').
Operated By: People's Liberation Army, Wikipedia article text
The PCL-181 is a Chinese truck-mounted, 155 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF).
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Self-propelled howitzer
Used In: 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict, Infobox: wars
2025 India-Pakistan conflict
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2019-present
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