{"id":1061,"date":"2024-12-22T07:25:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T07:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefencenews.com\/?p=1061"},"modified":"2024-11-24T10:28:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T10:28:07","slug":"china-debuts-new-sh16a-artillery-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedefencenews.com\/?p=1061","title":{"rendered":"China debuts new SH16A artillery system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco) has publicly unveiled its new generation SH16A 155mm artillery system at the Airshow China in Zhuhai.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The system\u2019s first public appearance showcased its capabilities, including an unmanned turret, automated operation, and its new VN-23 8\u00d78 wheeled chassis, marking a significant evolution from its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>The SH16A artillery is an upgrade from the earlier SH16 model, which was previously mounted on a 6\u00d76 truck chassis and presented at an earlier airshow. The new version, mounted on the VN-23, emphasizes both speed and versatility, with capabilities for remote control shooting. According to Norinco, this artillery system was developed with export in mind.<\/p>\n<p>One of the standout features of the SH16A is its extended firing range. Using rocket-assisted projectiles, the system is capable of achieving a maximum range of 53 kilometers, providing considerable reach for battlefield engagement. This capability enhances its potential value for international buyers looking for a modern, long-range artillery solution that can adapt to a variety of combat scenarios.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=DylanMalyasov&amp;dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1855832120268304426&amp;lang=en&amp;maxWidth=560px&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fdefence-blog.com%2Fchina-debuts-new-sh16a-artillery-system%2F&amp;sessionId=036bc58608abe3cc4e36dc9c2609ab9d10477ef2&amp;siteScreenName=defence_blog&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1855832120268304426\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The SH16A\u2019s unmanned turret and automated features are part of China\u2019s broader push towards increased automation and technology-driven solutions in modern artillery warfare. The combination of the VN-23 8\u00d78 wheeled chassis, which offers improved mobility, and the automated firing system is aimed at making the SH16A a highly adaptable and efficient artillery piece for diverse environments.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"td-modal-image\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=696%2C291&amp;ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=696%2C291&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=768%2C321&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=1005%2C420&amp;ssl=1 1005w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=696%2C291&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/defence-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gb2rM0GbwAUvS0u.jpg?resize=1068%2C446&amp;ssl=1 1068w\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"291\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Norinco\u2019s emphasis on export for the SH16A reflects China\u2019s growing strategy of targeting international arms markets, particularly in regions looking to modernize their artillery capabilities with affordable, yet advanced systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco) has publicly unveiled its new generation SH16A 155mm artillery system at the Airshow China in Zhuhai. 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