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.
Vehicle Traits[ | ]
- 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.
- Ready Rack: This vehicle features a Ready Rack, which consists of several easily accessible rounds. It can fire several rounds in rapid succession, after which the reload time increases. Ready Rack reloads automatically when not in combat.
Ammunition[ | ]
| Ammo Name |
Ammo Type |
XP Cost | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time |
More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155mm WS-35 HE | HE | Stock | 1350[note 3] | 70 mm | 400 m/s | 7.25 s | ||
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| 155mm G21 BB/RA HE | HE | Stock | 1350[note 4] | 75 mm | 400 m/s | 5.50 s | ||
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| 155mm M267A1 HEAT | HEAT | Stock | 1200 | 850 mm | 850 m/s | 5.50 s | ||
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| Smoke Round | Smoke | Stock | N/A | N/A | 1000 m/s | 5.50[note 5] s | ||
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| WP Round | WP | Stock | 25 per sec | N/A | 1000 m/s | 5.50[note 5] s | ||
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| 12.7mm AP | AP | Stock | 15 | 30[note 6] mm | 855 m/s | 5.00 s | ||
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Upgrades[ | ]
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155mm L/52 Howitzer | Stock | Stock | 3.00 s | 7.25 s | ||
Stats:
Ammo:
155mm WS-35 HE Smoke Round WP Round 12.7mm AP | ||||||
| 155mm L/54 Howitzer |  158,853
|
 1,505,882
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2.80 s | 5.50 s | ||
Stats:
Ammo:
155mm G21 BB/RA HE M267A1 HEAT 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 | 60 km/h | 25 km/h | 3.60 s (0 to 32 km/h) 16.02 s (0 to Max Speed) |
25.00° | 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 |
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Type 84G Smoke Grenades |
63,541
|
602,353
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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
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903,529
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Accuracy is improved by 10% | |
 Improved Autoloader |
142,968
|
1,355,294
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Rate of fire is increased by 7% | |
 Improved Fire Control System |
111,197
|
1,054,118
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Aiming time reduced by 20% | |
 Improved Laser Rangefinder |
127,028
|
1,204,706
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Accuracy is improved by 8% | |
 Improved Transmission |
47,656
|
451,765
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Acceleration is increased by 2.5% Hull traverse rate is increased by 10% |
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 Stock Tracks |
Stock | Stock | Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0% |
Other unlocks[ | ]
| Name | Cost | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Battle Hardened |
 7,000
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The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle. |
|
 Universal Retrofit Slot |
202,540
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Unlocks Universal retrofit slot. | |
 27,000 Reputation |
101,270
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Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation. | |
27,000 Reputation |
101,270
|
Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation. | |
27,000 Reputation |
101,270
|
Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation. | |
27,000 Reputation |
101,270
|
Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation. | |
 Tier 10 Unlock Token |
- | Enables you to unlock one Tier 10 vehicle. Dealer: Zhang Feng |
[note 7] |
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Enables you to unlock one tier 9 vehicle.
Dealer: Zhang Feng
Vehicles with Tier 9 token: - ↑ Enables you to unlock one tier 10 vehicle.
Dealer: Zhang Feng
Vehicles: - ↑ 550 for Partial Penetration;
350 for Non-Penetrating Hits - ↑ 550 for Partial Penetration;
350 for Non-Penetrating Hits - ↑ 5.0 5.1 9.25s if 155mm L/54 Howitzer is equipped
- ↑ 30 mm at 100m;
15 mm at 1000m - ↑ This upgrade is unavailable until the vehicle progress is complete.
| Self-Propelled Guns | |
|---|---|
| Zhang Feng |
Gvozdika • Msta-S • Akatsiya • Centauro 155 • Abbot • Abbot VE • AS90 • M108 • M109 • Paladin • Palmaria • PzH 2000 • PLZ-05 • PLZ-89 |