Russia
ZSU-23-4 23mm Self-Propelled Anti-aircraft Gun
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

ZSU-23-4
GENERAL DATA
 ZSU-23-4
Alternative DesignationsShilka
Country of OriginCIS (formerly USSR)
RoleLow-level air defense
Date Of Introduction1965
Crew4
Combat Weight22.6 tons (20.5 mt)
Ground Pressure9.81 psi (0.69 kg/cm²)
Length, Overall 21.33 ft (6.5 m)
Width, Overall 10.17 ft (3.1 m)
Height, Radar Up 12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Height, Radar Down 8.53 ft (2.60 m)
PERFORMANCE
 ZSU-23-4
EngineV6R-1 diesel
Range280 miles (450 km)
Road Speed31 mph (50 km/h)
Cross Country Speed?
Swim Speed?
Fording Depth?
PROTECTION
 ZSU-23-4
Armor?
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemYes
Smoke EquipmentN/A
ARMAMENT
ZSU-23-4
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
Four 23mm 2A7/2A7M liquid-cooled automatic cannons Turret 2,000
HE-I, HEI-T, API-T
FIRE CONTROL
 ZSU-23-4
Fire Control System?
Main Gun Stabilization?
Rangefinder?
Infrared SearchlightN/A
Radar1RL33M1 "GUN DISH" search and tracking.
Detection Range: 12 miles (20 km).  Tracking Range: 6 miles (10 km)
Frequency: 14.8 to 15.6 GHz.  Frequency Band: J

NOTES

Ammunition is normally loaded with a ratio of three HE rounds to one AP round. Resupply vehicles carry an estimated additional 3,000 rounds for each of the four ZSUs in a typical battery.

The ZSU-23-4 is capable of acquiring, tracking and engaging low-flying aircraft (as well as mobile ground targets) while either in place or on the move.

Replaced the ZSU-57-2.

GTA 17-2-8: ZSU-23-4

Recognition features: Comparable systems:

VARIANTS

October 1997 information details ZSU-23-4 updates/modernization being offered by the Ukrainians that include: a new radar system replacing the GUN DISH radar, plus a sensor pod believed to include day/night camera, and a laser rangefinder; and mounted above radar/sensor pod is a layer of six fire-and-forget SAMs, believed to be Russian SA-18/GROUSE.

More ZSU-23-4 Art

ZSU-23-4 Field Artillery Journal: ZSU-23-4

ZSU-23-4 Photos - Click on image sample to see full size image.

Defenselink website: ZSU-23-4U.S. 1st Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle Battalion
Acting as the opposing force (OPFOR)
Exercise Kernel Blitz '97
Camp Pendleton, California
21-JUN-1997
U.S. DoD Photo by Sgt. Ryan Ward
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RSLC: ZSU-23-4U.S. Army Photo
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