ZSU - Shilka
The Shilka ZSU (Zenitnaya Samokhodnaya Ustanovka - Anti-aircraft Self-Propelled Gun) is a Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG) featuring a prominent radar dish that can be folded down mounted on a modified PT-76 chassis. ZSU 23-4 Shilka, is capable of acquiring, tracking and engaging low-flying aircraft (as well as mobile ground targets while either in place or on the move). |
Specifications:
Characteristics: Length: 6.54 m, Height: 2.25m, Width: 2.95m, Combat Weight: 20.5m
Armament: Antiaircraft gun: 4x23mm water-cooled AZP-23 cannons, traverses 360 degrees, Maximum effective range (vertical): 3,000 meters, Rate of fire: Maximum: 800-1000 rds/min/barrel, Sustained: 30rds/barrel/burst, Type of ammunition: API-T, HEI-T,Frag-HE-T, Basic Load: 2,000 rd, Fire Control: GUN DISH radar and optical-mechanical sight
Vehicle: Variant of the ASU-85 self-propelled antitank gun chassis, Maximum road speed: 50km/hr (30 mph), Cruising range (on roads): 450 km (280 miles), Night vision aids: Infrared system for commander and driver, Maximum armor thickness: 9.2mm hull, 8.3 mm turret (.4'' hull, .3'' turret), NBC Protection: Air filtration and overpressure system, Radiation detection and warning system |
