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Archer vs PLZ-45

Archer vs PLZ-45 at a glance — weight 34,000 vs 33,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 55 km/h, range 650 vs 450 km, crew — vs —.

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🇨🇳 PLZ-45
Specifications
Archer PLZ-45
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Wheeled self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Bofors Norinco
Number produced 52 units -- units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $7.1 million
Combat weight 34.0 tons 33.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 650 km 450 km
Length 14.30 m 10.50 m
Width 3.00 m 3.30 m
Height 3.40 m 2.60 m
Crew 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Archer PLZ-45
Main armament 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun
Secondary weapon M151 Protector remote weapon station W-85 heavy machine gun
Engine Volvo D9B 9.4-litre inline-six diesel, 252 kW 525 hp Deutz turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archer or PLZ-45?
The Archer is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the PLZ-45's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Archer or PLZ-45?
The Archer has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the PLZ-45's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Archer or PLZ-45?
The Archer is heavier at 34.0 tons combat weight compared to the PLZ-45's 33.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Archer or PLZ-45?
The Archer is longer at 14.30 meters compared to the PLZ-45's 10.50 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer and PLZ-45 require?
The PLZ-45 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) compared to the Archer's 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Archer or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is more expensive at approximately $7.1 million per unit compared to the Archer at $4.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the Archer and PLZ-45?
The Archer is armed with 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer while the PLZ-45 carries 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun as its main armament.