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ATMOS 2000 vs PLZ-45

ATMOS 2000 vs PLZ-45 at a glance — weight 22,000 vs 33,000 kg, crew — vs —.

ATMOS 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇮🇱 ATMOS 2000
PLZ-45 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PLZ-45
Specifications
ATMOS 2000 PLZ-45
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled gun system Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Soltam Systems Norinco
Number produced 90 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $7.1 million
Combat weight 22.0 tons 33.0 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 55 km/h
Operational range -- km 450 km
Length -- m 10.50 m
Width -- m 3.30 m
Height -- m 2.60 m
Crew 4-man crew 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
ATMOS 2000 PLZ-45
Main armament 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun
Secondary weapon -- W-85 heavy machine gun
Engine -- 525 hp Deutz turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATMOS 2000 or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ATMOS 2000 or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ATMOS 2000 or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is heavier at 33.0 tons combat weight compared to the ATMOS 2000's 22.0 tons.
Which is larger, the ATMOS 2000 or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is longer at 10.50 meters compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the ATMOS 2000 and PLZ-45 require?
The PLZ-45 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) compared to the ATMOS 2000's 4-man crew crew members.
What are the main armaments of the ATMOS 2000 and PLZ-45?
The ATMOS 2000 is armed with 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance while the PLZ-45 carries 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun as its main armament.