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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]].
 
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]].
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==Features==
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* Self propelled guns: fire support vehicles for PvE missions.
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* High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.
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* Weapon selection: vehicle has several weapon options that you can switch between during battle.
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* Magazine loader: allows you to fire several rounds without reloading.
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==Player Recommendations==
 
==Player Recommendations==
   
 
===Pros and Cons===
 
===Pros and Cons===
 
====Pros====
 
====Pros====
*Stock Gun has a 4-round salvo with high burst damage
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*Stock Gun has a 4-round salvo with high burst damage. Can bring down an MBT in close range in a single burst.
*Alternative gun is highly accurate, fast-firing, and has a high shell travel speed
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*Alternative gun is highly accurate, fast-firing (no clip), fast aim and has high projectile velocity. Quickest aim artillery cannon in AW.
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*Good damage output
   
 
====Cons====
 
====Cons====
 
*Huge target
 
*Huge target
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*Sluggish acceleration and bad top speed
*Slow
 
 
*No armor
 
*No armor
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*Tedious reload and aim with L/52 Howitzer Gun. Terrible accuracy decay if fired rapidly.
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===Upgrade Suggestions===
 
===Upgrade Suggestions===
   
 
===Retrofit Suggestions===
 
===Retrofit Suggestions===
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Anything that would improve reload speed and camo rating.
   
 
===Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions===
 
===Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions===
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|type=HE
 
|type=HE
 
|rep=158,853
 
|rep=158,853
|credits=
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|credits=1,505,882
 
|salvo=1
 
|salvo=1
 
|damage=195-1,428
 
|damage=195-1,428
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|name=Spall Liner
 
|name=Spall Liner
 
|rep=63,541
 
|rep=63,541
|credits=
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|credits=602,353
 
|description=Increases vehicle HP by 150.
 
|description=Increases vehicle HP by 150.
 
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|name=Type 84G Smoke Grenades
 
|name=Type 84G Smoke Grenades
 
|rep=63,541
 
|rep=63,541
|credits=
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|credits=602,353
 
|description=Provides 8 total smoke grenades with a 2-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 6 seconds. The magazine takes 80 seconds to reload.
 
|description=Provides 8 total smoke grenades with a 2-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 6 seconds. The magazine takes 80 seconds to reload.
 
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|name=Improved Gunner Sight
 
|name=Improved Gunner Sight
 
|rep=95,312
 
|rep=95,312
|credits=
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|credits=903,529
 
|description=Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
 
|description=Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
 
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|name=Improved Autoloader
 
|name=Improved Autoloader
 
|rep=142,968
 
|rep=142,968
|credits=
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|credits=1,355,294
 
|description=Reload speed increased by 10%.
 
|description=Reload speed increased by 10%.
 
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|name=Improved Fire Control System
 
|name=Improved Fire Control System
 
|rep=111,197
 
|rep=111,197
|credits=
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|credits=1,054,118
 
|description=Reduces aim time by 20%.
 
|description=Reduces aim time by 20%.
 
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|name=Improved Laser Rangefinder
 
|name=Improved Laser Rangefinder
 
|rep=127,028
 
|rep=127,028
|credits=
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|credits=1,204,706
 
|description=Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
 
|description=Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
 
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|name=Improved Transmission
 
|name=Improved Transmission
 
|rep=47,656
 
|rep=47,656
|credits=
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|credits=451,765
 
|description=Increases vehicle acceleration by 2.5% and hull traverse speed by 10%.
 
|description=Increases vehicle acceleration by 2.5% and hull traverse speed by 10%.
 
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==History==
 
==History==
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Class: Self-Propelled Howitzer</br>Developed: 2000-2005</br>Service: 2005+</br>Vehicles Built: 300-400</br>Operators: China</br></br>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.</br></br>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.
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.
 
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==See also==
 
==See also==
 
* [[PLZ-89]]
 
* [[PLZ-89]]
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
[[Category:Self-Propelled Guns]]
 
[[Category:SPG]]
 
[[Category:China]]
 
 
[[Category:Zhang Feng]]
 
[[Category:Zhang Feng]]
 
[[Category:China]]

Revision as of 17:22, 22 November 2020

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

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.

Features

  • Self propelled guns: fire support vehicles for PvE missions.
  • High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.
  • Weapon selection: vehicle has several weapon options that you can switch between during battle.
  • Magazine loader: allows you to fire several rounds without reloading.

Player Recommendations

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Stock Gun has a 4-round salvo with high burst damage. Can bring down an MBT in close range in a single burst.
  • Alternative gun is highly accurate, fast-firing (no clip), fast aim and has high projectile velocity. Quickest aim artillery cannon in AW.
  • Good damage output

Cons

  • Huge target
  • Sluggish acceleration and bad top speed
  • No armor
  • Tedious reload and aim with L/52 Howitzer Gun. Terrible accuracy decay if fired rapidly.

Upgrade Suggestions

Retrofit Suggestions

Anything that would improve reload speed and camo rating.

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

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

Upgrades
Name Reputation Cost Credits Description
Spall Liner 63,541 602,353 Increases vehicle HP by 150.
Type 84G Smoke Grenades 63,541 602,353 Provides 8 total smoke grenades with a 2-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 6 seconds. The magazine takes 80 seconds to reload.
Improved Gunner Sight 95,312 903,529 Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
Improved Autoloader 142,968 1,355,294 Reload speed increased by 10%.
Improved Fire Control System 111,197 1,054,118 Reduces aim time by 20%.
Improved Laser Rangefinder 127,028 1,204,706 Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
Improved Transmission 47,656 451,765 Increases vehicle acceleration by 2.5% and hull traverse speed by 10%.


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.

See also

External Links