PLZ-07

The PLZ-07 or Type 07 is a Chinese 122 mm self-propelled artillery made by the China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO).

The PLZ-07 self-propelled howitzer was first unveiled to the public during the military parade celebrating 60th anniversary of the PLA on 1 October 2009.

[1] PLZ-07 largely retained the design language of PLZ-89, the previous self-propelled howitzer developed by Norinco.

The vehicle weighs 22.5 tons fully loaded and carries 40 rounds of ammunition.

[4] The PLZ-07 is land based while the PLZ-07B is the amphibious variant that shares a common design with modification derived from the ZBD-05.

PLZ-07 seen at Beijing Military Parade in 2009