Brazil can buy new Chinese howitzers PCL-181 with wheeled chassis and a range of up to 53 km

Brazil's defense forces may be armed with Chinese artillery. South American country

is considering the possibility of purchasing PCL-181 self-propelled howitzers.

What is known

Last month, a Brazilian delegation visitedChina, where she talked with representatives of the military-industrial complex. Army representatives visited the factory of Norinco, which is a manufacturer of PCL-181 howitzers.

In addition, the delegation visited the Artillery Institute of the PRC Army. At the end of the trip, a demonstration of the Sky Dragon 50 GAS2 medium-range air defense system was performed.

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PCL-181 - self-propelled artillery unit onShaanxi 8&#215;8 wheeled chassis. It was developed by Norinco in 2017. The howitzer received a 155 mm caliber barrel and a digital fire control system.

The PCL-181 can fire up to six shots per minute. The launch range of conventional projectiles is up to 20 km. With the help of active-rocket projectiles, the howitzer can hit targets at a distance of up to 53 km.