1 and PLZ-45 are foreign trade models, which are exported to Kuwait in large quantities, with only a small amount of test equipment in China. PLZ-05 is the second generation self-propelled howitzer of our army, which is used to replace the 83 152mm self-propelled howitzer.
2.PLZ-45 adopts a 45-caliber barrel, a new type of long-range guided projectile with a rocket range of 39KM and 55KM. PLZ-05 uses a 52-caliber barrel with a longer range than PLZ-45. The range of rocket extended-range base bleed projectile and new guided extended-range projectile are 50KM and 65KM respectively, which are in the leading position in the world.
3. PLZ-05 is superior to PLZ-45 in fire control, sighting and other electronic equipment.
Therefore, the comprehensive performance of PLZ-05 is better than PLZ-45.