Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab vs NORINCO PLZ-05
Full specs: Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab NORINCO PLZ-05
Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab and NORINCO PLZ-05 are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The NORINCO PLZ-05 leads on rate of fire (8 vs 6 rpm). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h ✓ | 56 km/h |
| Range (km) | 500 km ✓ | 450 km |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 6 rpm | 8 rpm ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Max firing range (km) | 40 km | 53 km ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 11.7 m | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | 48,000 kg | 44,000 kg |
| Crew | 5 | 5 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,000 hp | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 120 | 900 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 2 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab and NORINCO PLZ-05? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 60 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab has the longest range at 500 km.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The NORINCO PLZ-05 has the higher rate of fire at 8 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The NORINCO PLZ-05 has the higher max firing range at 53 km.
Which has the higher units built? +
The NORINCO PLZ-05 has the higher units built at 900.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab has the higher operator countries at 2.
Is the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab better than the NORINCO PLZ-05? +
On the public specs we track, Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab and NORINCO PLZ-05 are closely matched, Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab leads on max speed, range, operator countries, while NORINCO PLZ-05 leads on rate of fire, max firing range, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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