| PLZ-05 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
9 SPG |
Nation: |
China |
Dealer: |
Zhang Feng |
Reputation: |
5 |
Cost: |
15,300,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
805 |
DPM: |
6,549 |
Penetration: |
52 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,525 |
Hull F/S/R: |
22 / 12 / 10 |
Turret F/S/R: |
22 / 12 / 10 |
Max Speed: |
57.60 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
5.43 s |
Hull Traverse: |
22.47 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
20% |
Vision: |
410 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.22° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-4 / -4° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
23.00 deg/s |
The PLZ-05 is a tier 9 SPG originating from China, and is sold by Zhang Feng. It can be unlocked with a tier 9 Unlock Token, and unlocks a tier 10 Unlock Token, which can be used on the Centauro 155, Type 99A2 and the Wilk XC-8.
Features
- Self propelled guns: fire support vehicles for PvE missions.
- High caliber: the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage.
- Weapon selection: vehicle has several weapon options that you can switch between during battle.
- Magazine loader: allows you to fire several rounds without reloading.
Player Recommendations
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Stock Gun has a 4-round salvo with high burst damage. Can bring down an MBT in close range in a single burst.
- Alternative gun is highly accurate, fast-firing (no clip), fast aim and has high projectile velocity. Quickest aim artillery cannon in AW.
- Good damage output
Cons
- Huge target
- Sluggish acceleration and bad top speed
- No armor
- Tedious reload and aim with L/52 Howitzer Gun. Terrible accuracy decay if fired rapidly.
Upgrade Suggestions
Retrofit Suggestions
Anything that would improve reload speed and camo rating.
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions
Armor
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | ? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT) |
Unknown | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
N/A | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| The PLZ-05 hull and turret are made of steel and provide protection against smaller arms. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS-35 HE | HE | Stock | 182-1,329 | 6.00m | 52mm | 250m/s | 0.22° | 28.0s | 4 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 120.00rd/min |
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G21 BB/RA HE | HE | 158,853 | 195-1,428 | 6.00m | 55mm | 0.10° | 400 m/s | 10.0s |
Mobility
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORINCO 8V150 | Stock | Stock | 57.6km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 5.43s | {{{0-max}}} | 22.47deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spall Liner | 63,541 | 602,353 | Increases vehicle HP by 150. |
| Type 84G Smoke Grenades | 63,541 | 602,353 | Provides 8 total smoke grenades with a 2-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 6 seconds. The magazine takes 80 seconds to reload. |
| Improved Gunner Sight | 95,312 | 903,529 | Improves overall accuracy by 7%. |
| Improved Autoloader | 142,968 | 1,355,294 | Reload speed increased by 10%. |
| Improved Fire Control System | 111,197 | 1,054,118 | Reduces aim time by 20%. |
| Improved Laser Rangefinder | 127,028 | 1,204,706 | Improves overall accuracy by 7%. |
| Improved Transmission | 47,656 | 451,765 | Increases vehicle acceleration by 2.5% and hull traverse speed by 10%. |
History
The PLZ-05 is a modern Chinese 155mm self-propelled howitzer. 290 vehicles have been produced for the Chinese army since 2005. The PLZ-05 received an automatic loading system inspired by the Russian Msta-S SPG and is able to fire guided ammo.