The PCL-171 is an assault-vehicle-mounted, 122 mm self-propelled howitzer used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force.

[citation needed] It was designed as an even more mobile and lightweight platform to complement the PCL-161, which is based on a larger truck chassis but also equipped with a 122 mm howitzer.

[2] The PCL-171 is based on Dongfeng Mengshi 6×6 assault vehicle chassis, specifically the CTL181A variant.

[5] After the gun enters its firing position, 2 front hydraulic jacks and 2 backhoes can be automatically lowered to increase stability.

[2] PCL-171 is fitted with hydropneumatic suspension, allowing better gun depression when direct firing.