ZSU-23-4 Shilka

Air defence system Soviet UnionIn service since 1960

Key specs

Type: Air defence system
Origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant, Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant
Designed: 1957
Entered service: 1960
Produced: 1964–1982
Units produced: 6,500
Status: In service
Crew: 4

Overview

ZSU-23-4 Shilka is an air defence system from the Soviet Union, made by Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant and Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant. It entered service in 1960; it was produced from 1964 to 1982; 6,500 were built. It is used or was used by Azerbaijan, Israel, the Soviet Union, Algeria and 32 other countries, and saw combat in the First Karabakh War, the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Iraq War, among others.

Armament

Main armament: 4 × 23 mm 2A7 autocannons (AZP-23 "Amur" quad automatic anti-aircraft gun), ammunition 2,000 rounds
Caliber: 23 mm

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 19 t
Length: 6.54 m
Width: 3.13 m
Height: 2.58 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: V-6R, 6-cylinder 4-stroke airless-injection water-cooled 20-litre diesel
Power: 209 kW
Road speed: 50 km/h
Off-road speed: 30 km/h
Operational range: 450 km
Fuel capacity: 515 l
Suspension: Individual torsion bar
Armour: Welded steel, 9.2 mm (0.36 in) turret, up to 15 mm hull

Sources

Wikipedia: ZSU-23-4 Shilka, Wikipedia

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ZSU-23-4 Shilka

Key specs

Air defence system

Overview

Specifications

Users & conflicts

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