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PLZ-45 vs SSPH-1 Primus

PLZ-45 vs SSPH-1 Primus at a glance — weight 33,000 vs 28,300 kg, top speed 55 vs 50 km/h, range 450 vs 350 km, crew — vs —.

PLZ-45 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PLZ-45
SSPH-1 Primus self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇸🇬 SSPH-1 Primus
Specifications
PLZ-45 SSPH-1 Primus
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Norinco ST Engineering
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price $7.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 33.0 tons 28.3 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 450 km 350 km
Length 10.50 m 10.21 m
Width 3.30 m 3.00 m
Height 2.60 m 3.28 m
Crew 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) 4 (commander, driver, ammunition loader, charge loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
PLZ-45 SSPH-1 Primus
Main armament 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun 155 mm/39 calibre howitzer
Secondary weapon W-85 heavy machine gun 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun
Engine 525 hp Deutz turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine Detroit Diesel 6V 92TIA, 550 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PLZ-45 or SSPH-1 Primus?
The PLZ-45 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PLZ-45 or SSPH-1 Primus?
The PLZ-45 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the PLZ-45 or SSPH-1 Primus?
The PLZ-45 is heavier at 33.0 tons combat weight compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 28.3 tons.
Which is larger, the PLZ-45 or SSPH-1 Primus?
The PLZ-45 is longer at 10.50 meters compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 10.21 meters.
How many crew members do the PLZ-45 and SSPH-1 Primus require?
The PLZ-45 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 4 (commander, driver, ammunition loader, charge loader) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the PLZ-45 and SSPH-1 Primus?
The PLZ-45 is armed with 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun while the SSPH-1 Primus carries 155 mm/39 calibre howitzer as its main armament.