Pakistan’s latest weapon from China — state-of-the-art ‘nuclear-capable’ SH-15 howitzer

[Vanamali]

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[Vanamali]

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Pakistan’s latest weapon from China — state-of-the-art ‘nuclear-capable’ SH-15 howitzer
COL. VINAYAK BHAT (RETD)
11 hours ago

SH-15 Howitzer in action with the Chinese PLA | Chinese Internet

The SH-15 appeared this week at a defence expo in Karachi. Pakistan is learnt to have ordered more than 50, enough for three artillery regiments.

Pakistan seems to have procured another ultra-modern piece of artillery equipment from China — the SH-15 howitzer. And the significance for India is that the system could be nuclear-capable, if Pakistan’s attempts to miniaturise nuclear weapons has been successful.

The howitzer made an appearance at Pakistan’s 10th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), organised in Karachi this week. Only one picture of the weapon appeared, indicating some kind of secrecy or embargo, but that was enough to confirm that Pakistan has begun importing the system.

Gun-howitzer at Pakistan’s 10th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) |Real Karachi
The SH-15 was also exhibited at the Zhuhai Airshow held this month in China. It is already in service with the People’s Liberation Army’s 72 Group Army in the Eastern Theatre Command, with the artillery brigade firing alongside the PHL03 MLRS (multiple launch rocket system) and the PLZ05 howitzer SP (self-propelled).

The SH-15 trials in Pakistan were carried out in secret in the mountains near Karachi. A leaked picture of the trials was published in Chinese magazines.

A leaked picture of the trials published in a magazine |HenriK
Pakistan is learnt to have ordered at least 52 SH-15, enough for three regiments of the artillery.

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How it works
The SH-15 system uses a 6×6 wheeled Shaanxi truck chassis for carrying a 155 mm howitzer mounted at the rear of the truck. The truck also has two spades connected to the howitzer at the rear for stabilising the system.

The howitzer system is operated by a crew of five and carries almost 22.5 tons of load.

It is protected against small arms firing and shell splinters by an armoured cabin at the front, which has all bulletproof windows and windshields.

The 155mm/52 calibre long-barrel howitzer is fitted with a double-baffle muzzle brake. It has four boxes for carrying 60 rounds of ammunition as first line.

Northern Industries Corporation (NORINCO), the state-run defence manufacturer that makes the SH-15, claims it has a maximum firing range of 53 km with a rocket-assisted artillery projectile, similar to the eight-year-old SH-1 system.

The elevation and traverse of this howitzer is operated hydraulically. It can also be operated by manual controls in case of emergencies. The maximum rate of fire is six rounds per minute.

The SH-15 can be used to perform a direct firing role, which the Pakistan Army seems very fond of.


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[BHarwana]

Lol another thread.

 

[Goku-kun]

Lol another thread.

need some help from you bro since you are always helpful.I need to understand some complex military language.Can you explain in simple words like: calibre? from what i understand it refers to diameter of bullet but what it means when someone says: 52x155mm? Thanks

 

[Bossman]

need some help from you bro since you are always helpful.I need to understand some complex military language.Can you explain in simple words like: calibre? from what i understand it refers to diameter of bullet but what it means when someone says: 52x155mm? Thanks

Learn to Google and you will be blessed with flood of knowledge

 

[Goku-kun]

Learn to Google and you will be blessed with flood of knowledge

tried it bro but left even more intimidated lol

 

[BHarwana]

need some help from you bro since you are always helpful.I need to understand some complex military language.Can you explain in simple words like: calibre? from what i understand it refers to diameter of bullet but what it means when someone says: 52x155mm? Thanks

Caliber when used for guns means internal diameter of any barrel.

 

[Goku-kun]

Caliber when used for guns means internal diameter of any barrel.

so what will be the meaning of 52x155mm?

 

[The Eagle]

The SH-15 trials in Pakistan were carried out in secret in the mountains near Karachi.

That is indeed, one of the highest Intel fetch.

However, Satellite Raj types throws bluffs & unconfirmed locations to get more out of it.

 

[BHarwana]

so what will be the meaning of 52x155mm?

Those are full dimensions. The caliber of barrel is 155mm which is consider as NATO standard round. When they write 52x155mm they means to tell you all dimensions of the round this term is used for guns that fire different type of munition so that you also have the idea of length.

That is indeed, one of the highest Intel fetch.

However, Satellite Raj types throws bluffs & unconfirmed locations to get more out of it.

The whole story was taken from The first pic on pdf he is considering those sand dunes as mountains lol

 

[LKJ86]

SH-15 Howitzer in action with the Chinese PLA | Chinese Internet

It is PCL-181.

 

[BHarwana]

This happens when you cannot comprehend the posts on pdf.

 

[Goku-kun]

Those are full dimensions. The caliber of barrel is 155mm which is consider as NATO standard round. When they write 52x155mm they means to tell you all dimensions of the round this term is used for guns that fire different type of munition so that you also have the idea of length.



The whole story was taken from The first pic on pdf he is considering those sand dunes as mountains lol

when you convert 52 caliber into mm the resulting value is 13.1mm so what is this 155mm.Hopefully not bothering you lol but i'm confused with this from years that's why a little detailed explanation would be appreciated in simple words.Thanks. you can recommend any video or article but i would prefer your explanation.Thanks.

 

[BHarwana]

when you convert 52 caliber into mm the resulting value is 13.1mm so what is this 155mm.Hopefully not bothering you lol but i'm confused with this from years that's why a little detailed explanation would be appreciated in simple words.Thanks. you can recommend any video or article but i would prefer your explanation.Thanks.

Just forget 52 and only consider it is 155mm barrel.

 

[Goku-kun]

Just forget 52 and only consider it is 155mm barrel.

I would look unprofessional if i stuck with this in a thread with hardcore seniors so pleaseeee.I would prefer full details of even calibre.If you can give a link where it is explained it would be cool too.