PLL-09

PLL-09 is a Chinese 122mm self - propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by Norinco, a Chinese company. Self- propelled guns created using the chassis ZBL-09 .

PLL-09
PLL-09
Classification	self-propelled artillery
Combat weight, t	~ 21
Crew	4-5
Story
Years of production	2009
Reservation
Type of armor	anti-fragmentation armor, bulletproof: frontal from 12.7 mm bullets, side from 7.62 mm;
Armament
Caliber and brand of guns	122 mm
Gun ammunition	40
Machine guns	12.7 mm Type 85
Mobility
Engine type	BF6M1015C Manufacturer Deutz Mark BF6M1015C Type of supercharged diesel Maximum power 440 liters with. Configuration V-shaped Cylinder 8 cylinder Cooling aerial Timing (number of measures) 4-stroke
Speed ​​on the highway, km / h	85
Cruising on the highway , km	800
Wheel formula	8 × 8

PLL-09 is intended for fire support of motorized rifle units. PLL-09 can go in the main line with tanks. PLZ-09 is based on the latest eight-wheeled BBM ZBL-09. The self-propelled gun is armed with a 122-mm gun from a Type 96 howitzer, which is a Chinese version of the Soviet towed howitzer D-30 . PLL-09 can be equipped with a semi-automatic loader. PLL-09 is compatible with Russian 122-mm ammunition. The maximum firing range is 18 km with standard ammunition and 27 km with improved.

PLL-09 is equipped with a computerized fire control system with a digital ballistic computer. The chassis has a welded steel casing. The front hemisphere can withstand 12.7 mm armor-piercing rounds. Circumference protection from 7.62 mm bullets. The machine is protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system.

PLL-09 is equipped with a German diesel engine BF6M1015C turbocharged, 440 hp, developed by Deutz . It is made in China under license. The engine is located in front. The machine is equipped with a tire pressure regulation system to improve mobility over difficult terrain. PLL-09 amphibious type: for the movement on water at a speed of up to 8 km / h two water engines are used. ^[one]