View source for AH-1/AH-1A Chinese 155mm Towed Howitzer

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    "categories": [
        "WEG",
        "Artillery",
        "Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems",
        "Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems",
        "Tier2"
    ],
    "notes": "The AH-1/AH-1A Chinese 155mm Towed Artillery is a variant of the PLL-01 Chinese 155mm Towed Artillery that is equipped with a APU. The APU provides limited self-propulsion to move into or out of the firing position and enables powered deployment in the firing position. The difference between the AH1 and the AH1A is a conventional screw breechblock on the AH1 and a laterally sliding wedge breech block on the AH1A.",
    "dis": {
        "name": "155MM TOWED HOWITZER WAC21",
        "string": "01.01.045.005.005.000.000"
    },
    "images": [
        "AH-1.jpg"
    ],
    "sections": [
        {
            "name": "System",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Alternative Designation",
                    "value": "AH-1/AH-1A"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Date of Introduction",
                    "value": "1993"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Proliferation",
                    "value": "Algeria: INA, China: INA, Ethiopia: INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Crew",
                    "value": "6",
                    "units": "ea"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Displacement Time",
                    "value": "1.5",
                    "units": "min"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Emplacement Time",
                    "value": "1.5",
                    "units": "min"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Range with standard ammunition",
                    "value": "24",
                    "units": "km"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Range with ERFB",
                    "value": "30",
                    "units": "km"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Range with ERFB-BB",
                    "value": "39",
                    "units": "km"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Minimum Range",
                    "value": "5,400",
                    "units": "m"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Dimensions",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Length (in Travelling Order)",
                    "value": "7",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Length (in Combat Order)",
                    "value": "11.4",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Width (in Travelling Order)",
                    "value": "2.5",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Width (in Combat Order)",
                    "value": "9.3",
                    "units": "m"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Height",
                    "value": "INA",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Weight, Combat",
                    "value": "12.5",
                    "units": "tons"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Turning Radius",
                    "value": "7",
                    "units": "m"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Automotive Requirement",
            "sections": [
                {
                    "name": "Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Engine",
                            "value": "493Q diesel"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Engine Power",
                            "value": "110",
                            "units": "hp"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Auto-propulsion Speed",
                            "value": "20",
                            "units": "km/h"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Auto-propulsion Range (on roads)",
                            "value": "80-100",
                            "units": "km"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Range without Refuelling",
                            "value": "100",
                            "units": "km"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Prime Mover",
                    "value": "6 x 6 Truck"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Towing Speed, Maximum On",
                    "value": "90",
                    "units": "km/h"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Cross-Country Towing Speed",
                    "value": "50",
                    "units": "km/h"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Armament \u0026 Ammo",
            "sections": [
                {
                    "name": "Cannon",
                    "properties": [
                        {
                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "155",
                            "units": "mm"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Breech Type",
                            "value": "The difference between the AH1 and the AH1A is a conventional screw breechblock on the AH1 and a laterally sliding wedge breechblock on the AH1A.",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Muzzle Velocity, Max",
                            "value": "903",
                            "units": "m/s",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Max Range",
                            "value": "39",
                            "units": "km"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Min Range",
                            "value": "5,400",
                            "units": "m",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Armor Penetration",
                            "value": "INA",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Fuse Type",
                            "value": "INA",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Barrel Length",
                            "value": "INA",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Loader Type",
                            "value": "Semi-Automatic"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Muzzle Brake Type",
                            "value": "Multi-slotted"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Max Elevation",
                            "value": "72",
                            "units": "deg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Min Elevation",
                            "value": "-5",
                            "units": "deg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Traverse Range",
                            "value": "360",
                            "units": "deg"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Traverse Left",
                            "value": "180",
                            "units": "deg",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Traverse Right",
                            "value": "180",
                            "units": "deg",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Rate of Fire, Burst",
                            "value": "4",
                            "units": "rounds"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Rate of Fire, Sustain",
                            "value": "2",
                            "units": "rounds"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Rate of Fire, Normal",
                            "value": "INA",
                            "isVisible": false
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "SP Capable",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Pneumatic Rammer",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB/HE",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB-BB/HE",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB-BB/RA",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB/WP",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB/Illumination",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB/Smoke",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "ERFB-BB/Cargo",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Laser Guided Munitions",
                            "value": "Yes"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "",
                    "value": "",
                    "isVisible": false
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Fire Control System",
            "isVisible": false,
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Name",
                    "value": "INA",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Computerized FCS",
                    "value": "No",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Direct Fire",
                    "value": "No",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Indirect Fire",
                    "value": "Yes",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Collimator",
                    "value": "Yes",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Gun Display Unit",
                    "value": "Yes",
                    "isVisible": false
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Protection",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Armor Roof",
                    "value": "None",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Armor, Front",
                    "value": "None",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Armor, Side",
                    "value": "None",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "NBC Protection",
                    "value": "No",
                    "isVisible": false
                },
                {
                    "name": "Smoke Equipment",
                    "value": "INA",
                    "isVisible": false
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "variants": [
        {
            "name": "AH-1",
            "notes": "AH-1 is an improved version of the PLL-01, manufactured in China by NORINCO. It has a more powerful auxiliary power unit, consisting of an air-cooled diesel engine, developing 110 hp. This howitzer has a maximum auto-propulsion speed of 20 km/h. Reportedly, the AH1 is in service with Ethiopia."
        },
        {
            "name": "AH-2",
            "notes": "AH2 is a 52-caliber version of the AH1 towed howitzer. It has a longer range."
        },
        {
            "name": "GM-45",
            "notes": "Same cannon fit onto a lighter carriage.  This allows the system to be easier to maneuver but provides less stability to the system."
        }
    ],
    "type": "WEG",
    "version": 1
}