130mm Self-Propelled Gun
The 130mm Self-Propelled Gun mounts the 130mm Type 59 gun on the Type 83 152mm self-propelled gun-howitzer chassis. The Type 59 130mm gun, with maximum rate of fire is at 8-10 rds/min, fires an HE projectile capable of penetrating 250mm of armour set at 0 degree at a range of 1,500m. The Type 59 gun also fires enhanced range projectiles: the MP-130 RAP that weighs 33.4kg with a maximum range of 34,360m; and an ERFB HE that weights 32.7kg with a maximum range of 30km.
Specifications
Max Road Speed 55 km/h Weight 30,000 kg Power to Weight Ratio 17.3 hp/ton Height 2.68 m Armament 130mm gun Rate of Fire 8-10 rounds/min Range 34,360m = MP-130 RAP
30,000 m = ERFB HESources and Resources