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NORINCO Type 85 (YW323)


Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) [ 1985 ]



The Chinese Type 85 SPH is formed from the chassis of the YW531H APC and turret mounting a 122mm howitzer system.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 07/07/2017 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications



Service Year
1985

Origin
China national flag graphic
China

Crew
6
CREWMEN
Production
100
UNITS


China NORth INdustries COmpany (NORINCO) - China
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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
✓ Fire Support / Assault / Breaching
Support allied forces through direct / in-direct fire, assault forward positions, and / or breach fortified areas of the battlefield.


Length
21.9 ft
6.66 m
Width
9.8 ft
3 m
Height
9.4 ft
2.85 m
Weight
36,376 lb
16,500 kg
Tonnage
18.2 tons
LIGHT
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)
Powerplant: 1 x Deutz Type BF8L413F air-cooled diesel engine developing 320 horsepower.
Speed
37.3 mph
(60.0 kph)
Range
310.7 mi
(500.0 km)
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)
1 x 122mm howitzer
1 x 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft heavy machine gun


Supported Types


Graphical image of a tank medium machine gun
Graphical image of a tank heavy machine gun


(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)
40 x 122mm projectiles
650 x 12.7mm ammunition


Type 85 SPH - Base Series Designation
YW323 - Alternative Designation


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