Pakistan Defence
I just found some January news about PLZ-45 self-propelled howitzers in Algeria which also mentions exports to Pakistan. I don't know how much reliable these two sources, Forecast International and WantChinaTimes are. But a book published in November 2012 had stated:
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ALGERIA RECEIVES CHINESE SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS
Monday, January 27, 2014
PLZ-45 or Type 88 155mm self-propelled howitzer
Source: NORINCO
NEWTOWN, Conn. - Algeria has received a batch of PLZ-45 or Type 88 155mm self-propelled howitzers designed by the China North Industries Corporation.
The PLZ-45 is equipped with a 155mm, 45-calibre main gun, with a semi-automatic loader and an electrically controlled and hydraulically operated rammer. Designed by the Harbin First Machinery Group Corporation, part of the China North Industries Corporation, the PLZ-45 has already been exported to various nations including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, expeditious defense budget growth in Algeria continues to expand. The 2013 budget was $10.3 billion- a 14.2 percent increase over 2012, bringing defense allocations to almost 5 percent of projected Gross Domestic Product. Significantly, Algeria has become the largest single defense spender in Africa, surpassing long-time leader South Africa.
Source: Forecast International - International Military Markets
Associated URL: www.forecastinternational.com
Source Date: January 27, 2014
Author: N. Auger, Africa Analyst
Posted: 01/27/2014
ALGERIA RECEIVES CHINESE SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS | Forecast International
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Algeria acquires Chinese self-propelled howitzers
22 January 2014
Two Chinese-built PLZ-45s seen on a highway in Blida, Algeria, Jan. 14. (Internet photo)
Algeria has received a batch of PLZ-45 or Type 88 155mm self-propelled howitzers designed by the China North Industries Corporation, reports the Moscow-based Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies on Jan. 20.
Photos on the Algerian military website ForcesDZ show the PLZ-45s in transport on a highway in Blida, located about 45 kilometers southwest of Algiers, the nation's capital, on Jan. 14. It is claimed that the self-propelled howitzers were on their way to a base of the People's National Army of Algeria.
The PLZ-45 is equipped with a 155mm, 45-calibre main gun, with a semi-automatic loader and an electrically controlled and hydraulically operated rammer. Designed by the Harbin First Machinery Group Corporation, part of the China North Industries Corporation, the PLZ-45 has already been exported to various nations including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Some military analysts said that the Chinese 155mm self-propelled howitzers seen in Algeria may in fact be PLZ-52s. While both vehicles use the same chassis, the PLZ-52 is equipped with a 155mm 52-caliber barrel to increase the range of fire, the analyst said.
Algeria acquires Chinese self-propelled howitzers｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com
@fatman17
Can you post all the text of this Janes article?
New self-propelled howitzer spotted in Algeria - IHS Jane's 360
@Aeronaut @Armstrong @Devil Soul @jaibi @Manticore @BDforever @S.Y.A @RAMPAGE @Oscar @Secur @WebMaster @xuxu1457 @cb4 @DESERT FIGHTER @Fieldmarshal @Umair Nawaz @HRK @PWFI @Major Sam
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ALGERIA RECEIVES CHINESE SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS
Monday, January 27, 2014
PLZ-45 or Type 88 155mm self-propelled howitzer
Source: NORINCO
NEWTOWN, Conn. - Algeria has received a batch of PLZ-45 or Type 88 155mm self-propelled howitzers designed by the China North Industries Corporation.
The PLZ-45 is equipped with a 155mm, 45-calibre main gun, with a semi-automatic loader and an electrically controlled and hydraulically operated rammer. Designed by the Harbin First Machinery Group Corporation, part of the China North Industries Corporation, the PLZ-45 has already been exported to various nations including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, expeditious defense budget growth in Algeria continues to expand. The 2013 budget was $10.3 billion- a 14.2 percent increase over 2012, bringing defense allocations to almost 5 percent of projected Gross Domestic Product. Significantly, Algeria has become the largest single defense spender in Africa, surpassing long-time leader South Africa.
Source: Forecast International - International Military Markets
Associated URL: www.forecastinternational.com
Source Date: January 27, 2014
Author: N. Auger, Africa Analyst
Posted: 01/27/2014
ALGERIA RECEIVES CHINESE SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS | Forecast International
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Algeria acquires Chinese self-propelled howitzers
22 January 2014
Two Chinese-built PLZ-45s seen on a highway in Blida, Algeria, Jan. 14. (Internet photo)
Algeria has received a batch of PLZ-45 or Type 88 155mm self-propelled howitzers designed by the China North Industries Corporation, reports the Moscow-based Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies on Jan. 20.
Photos on the Algerian military website ForcesDZ show the PLZ-45s in transport on a highway in Blida, located about 45 kilometers southwest of Algiers, the nation's capital, on Jan. 14. It is claimed that the self-propelled howitzers were on their way to a base of the People's National Army of Algeria.
The PLZ-45 is equipped with a 155mm, 45-calibre main gun, with a semi-automatic loader and an electrically controlled and hydraulically operated rammer. Designed by the Harbin First Machinery Group Corporation, part of the China North Industries Corporation, the PLZ-45 has already been exported to various nations including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Some military analysts said that the Chinese 155mm self-propelled howitzers seen in Algeria may in fact be PLZ-52s. While both vehicles use the same chassis, the PLZ-52 is equipped with a 155mm 52-caliber barrel to increase the range of fire, the analyst said.
Algeria acquires Chinese self-propelled howitzers｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com
@fatman17
Can you post all the text of this Janes article?
New self-propelled howitzer spotted in Algeria - IHS Jane's 360
@Aeronaut @Armstrong @Devil Soul @jaibi @Manticore @BDforever @S.Y.A @RAMPAGE @Oscar @Secur @WebMaster @xuxu1457 @cb4 @DESERT FIGHTER @Fieldmarshal @Umair Nawaz @HRK @PWFI @Major Sam