PLZ-05

PLZ-05
Tier / Class	Tier 9 SPG
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	China
Dealer	Zhang Feng
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner Loader
Vehicle Progression
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Sustained Damage
Damage	1200
Penetration	70 mm
Damage per Minute	9762 per min.
Reload Time	28 s
Defense
Hit Points	2525
Hull vs AP	30 mm
Hull vs HEAT	30 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Turret vs AP	25 mm
Turret vs HEAT	30 mm
Turret Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	58 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.63 s
Weight	35022 kg
Hull Traverse	25.54 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	20 %
Vision Range while Moving	410 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-4° / 55°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.198 °
Aim Time	11.05 s
Turret Traverse	23 deg/s

The PLZ-05 is a Tier 9 progression Self-Propelled Gun under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History

Class: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Developed: 2000-2005
Service: 2005+
Vehicles Built: 300-400
Operators: China

The PLZ-05 is a modern Chinese self-propelled howitzer, designed to match and surpass the performance of western SPGs such as the Panzerhaubitze 2000. The PLZ-05 marks the switch from the Soviet 152mm caliber to the NATO 155mm one in order to increase the vehicle’s firepower by using more advanced western technology. To that end, the PLZ-05 mounts a 155mm automatically loaded L/52 howitzer.

The autoloader mechanism design was based on the Russian 2S19 Msta-S artillery. The autoloader is located at the back of the massive turret that can traverse 360 degrees. The ammunition consists of shells and charges which are also stored in the back of the turret in two layers on top of each other. The autoloader automatically selects the charge size based on the range entered by the gunner. This mechanism allows the gun to fire up to 8 rounds per minute on average, but the weapon is capable of firing in bursts – it can fire 4 rounds in 15 seconds in Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact mode where all four shells drop on the target at the same time. The vehicle carries 30 rounds of ammunition. A considerable number of these high-end but expensive vehicles were built since 2005 and around 300 to 400 are currently in service.

Features

• Artillery: This vehicle is capable of indirect fire across large distances but is very vulnerable in close combat.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Weapon Diversity: This vehicle has several weapons or mode of fire options that you can switch between in battle.
• Magazine Loader: This vehicle's loading system allows you to fire several rounds in rapid succession.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	155mm WA-35 HE	HE	Stock	1200	70 mm	300 m/s	28.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.20 ° Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 0.50 s Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 3.00 m Splash Penetration: 238 mm
2	155mm G21 BB/RA HE	HE	Stock	1300	70 mm	400 m/s	10.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.09 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 3.00 m Splash Penetration: 238 mm
3	Smoke Round	Smoke	Stock	N/A	N/A	1000 m/s	30.00 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 20 m Duration: 20 s
4	WP Round	WP	Stock	25 per sec	N/A	1000 m/s	30.00 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 15 m Duration: 10 s
5	12.7mm AP	AP	Stock	15	30 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

PLZ-05 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	30 mm (vs AP) 30 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	25 mm (vs AP) 30 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	155mm L/52 Howitzer	Stock	Stock	11.05 s	28.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 4 Reload within Magazine: 0.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 120.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -4.0° / 55.0° Ammo: 155mm WS-35 HE Smoke Round WP Round 12.7mm AP
Weapon2	155mm L/54 Howitzer	158,853	1,505,882	3.40 s	10.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -8.0° / 65.0° Ammo: 155mm G21 BB/RA HE Smoke Round WP Round 12.7mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
NORINCO 8V150 800 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	58 km/h	14 km/h	4.63 s (0 to 32 km/h) 16.58 s (0 to Max Speed)	25.54°	6 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	63,541	602,353	Hit points are increased by 150
Type 84 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Takes 60s to recharge Duration: 10s
Type 84G Smoke Grenades	63,541	602,353	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Improved Gunner Sight	95,312	903,529	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Autoloader	142,968	1,355,294	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Fire Control System	111,197	1,054,118	Aiming time reduced by 20%
Improved Laser Rangefinder	127,028	1,204,706	Accuracy is improved by 8%
Improved Transmission	47,656	451,765	Acceleration is increased by 2.5% Hull traverse rate is increased by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0%