PLZ-05

PLZ-05
Details
Tier / Class:	9 SPG
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	5
Cost:	15,300,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	805
DPM:	6,549
Penetration:	52 mm
Hit Points:	2,525
Hull F/S/R:	22 / 12 / 10
Turret F/S/R:	22 / 12 / 10
Max Speed:	57.60 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.43 s
Hull Traverse:	22.47 deg/s
Camouflage:	20%
Vision:	410 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.22°
Max Cannon Depression:	-4 / -4°
Turret Traverse Speed:	23.00 deg/s

PLZ-05
Details
Tier / Class:	9 SPG
Nation:	China
Dealer:	Zhang Feng
Reputation:	5
Cost:	15,300,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	805
DPM:	6,549
Penetration:	52 mm
Hit Points:	2,525
Hull F/S/R:	22 / 12 / 10
Turret F/S/R:	22 / 12 / 10
Max Speed:	57.60 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	5.43 s
Hull Traverse:	22.47
Camouflage:	20%
Vision:	410 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.22°
Max Cannon Depression:	-4 / -4°
Turret Traverse Speed:	23.00 deg/s

The PLZ-05 is a tier 9 SPG originating from China, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked with a tier 9 Unlock Token, and unlocks a tier 10 Unlock Token, which can be used on the Centauro 155, Type 99A2 and the Wilk XC-8.

Player Recommendations

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Stock Gun has a 4-round salvo with high burst damage
• Alternative gun is highly accurate, fast-firing, and has a high shell travel speed

Cons

• Huge target
• Slow
• No armor

Armor

PLZ-05 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT)	Unknown	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT	N/A	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
The PLZ-05 hull and turret are made of steel and provide protection against smaller arms.

Firepower

L/52 Howitzer

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
WS-35 HE	HE	Stock	182-1,329	6.00m	52mm	250m/s	0.22°	28.0s	4	{{{reloadm}}}s	120.00rd/min

L/54 Howitzer

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
G21 BB/RA HE	HE	158,853	195-1,428	6.00m	55mm	0.10°	400 m/s	10.0s

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
NORINCO 8V150	Stock	Stock	57.6km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.43s	{{{0-max}}}	22.47deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

XX Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
XX	XX	XX	XX

History

The PLZ-05 is a modern Chinese 155mm self-propelled howitzer. 290 vehicles have been produced for the Chinese army since 2005. The PLZ-05 received an automatic loading system inspired by the Russian Msta-S SPG and is able to fire guided ammo.

See also

• PLZ-89
• PzH 2000
• Akatsiya
• Paladin