Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH).
1 x Deutz Type BF8L413F air-cooled diesel engine developing 320 horsepower. Installed Power
37 mph 60 kph Road Speed
311 miles 500 km Range
Structure The physical qualities of the NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH).
6 (MANNED) Crew
21.9 ft 6.66 meters O/A Length
9.8 ft 3 meters O/A Width
9.4 ft 2.85 meters O/A Height
36,376 lb 16,500 kg | 18.2 tons Weight
Armament & Ammunition Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH).
1 x 122mm howitzer
1 x 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft heavy machine gun
AMMUNITION: 40 x 122mm projectiles
650 x 12.7mm ammunition
Variants Notable series variants as part of the NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) family line.
Type 85 SPH - Base Series Designation
YW323 - Alternative Designation
Operators Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the NORINCO Type 85 (YW323). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.
Total Production: 100 Units Contractor(s): China NORth INdustries COmpany (NORINCO) - China
[ China ]
Going Further... The NORINCO Type 85 (YW323) Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) appears in the following collections:
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