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PLZ-45 vs PzH 2000

PLZ-45 vs PzH 2000 at a glance — weight 33,000 vs 55,800 kg, top speed 55 vs 60 km/h, range 450 vs 420 km, crew — vs —.

PLZ-45 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PLZ-45
PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 PzH 2000
Specifications
PLZ-45 PzH 2000
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Norinco Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall
Number produced -- units 362 units
Estimated unit price $7.1 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 33.0 tons 55.8 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 420 km
Length 10.50 m 11.67 m
Width 3.30 m 3.58 m
Height 2.60 m 3.06 m
Crew 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)
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Armament & Powertrain
PLZ-45 PzH 2000
Main armament 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer
Secondary weapon W-85 heavy machine gun 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
Engine 525 hp Deutz turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PLZ-45 or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the PLZ-45's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PLZ-45 or PzH 2000?
The PLZ-45 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the PzH 2000's 420 km.
Which is heavier, the PLZ-45 or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the PLZ-45's 33.0 tons.
Which is larger, the PLZ-45 or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the PLZ-45's 10.50 meters.
How many crew members do the PLZ-45 and PzH 2000 require?
The PLZ-45 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) compared to the PzH 2000's 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the PLZ-45 or PzH 2000?
The PLZ-45 is more expensive at approximately $7.1 million per unit compared to the PzH 2000 at $4.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the PLZ-45 and PzH 2000?
The PLZ-45 is armed with 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.