JMRC VISMOD ZSU-23-4 Shilka Russian 23mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Weapon System
JMRC
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Other
Basic Information
Name
JMRC VISMOD ZSU-23-4 Shilka Russian 23mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Weapon System
Designation
JMRC
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Manufacturer
Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant
Date of Introduction
1962
Description
JMRC VISMOD ZSU-23-4 Shilka Russian 23mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Weapon System. KILLS ROTARY AND SOME FIXED WING ASSETS ON THE MILES BATTLEFIELD KILLED BY .50 CALIBER AND ABOVE
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Engine
6-cylinder 4-stroke airless-injection water-cooled 20-liter diesel (290 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Variants
ZSU-23-4M
The ZSU-23-4M is the 1977 model and features three (instead of two) access ports on each side of the hull and an armored cover for the guns. It also has a digital computer, improved RPK 2 radar and can be linked to off-carriage radar and fire-control equipment if required. The RPK 2 radar on the ZSU-23-4M is capable of being used independently in the search mode whereas on previous versions it had been slaved to the gun tubes.
ZSU-23-4-M1
Additional modernization of the radar system with modern solid-state components.
ZSU-23-4-M2
Upgrades to targeting equipment such as improved optics and night vision capability.
ZSU-23-4-M3
Version features the Luk IFF system.
ZSU-23-4-M4
Upgrade package replaced obsolete components with new and more efficient units and therefore extend the operational capabilities of the system as well as enhancing its overall operational capabilities. Those subsystems that have not been upgraded are overhauled before being installed on the upgraded ZSU-23-4M4 SPAAG. According to the manufacturer, the ZSU-23-4M4 features improved target tracking, increased kill probability from 0.3 to 0.6 for one fly over, the addition of man-portable SAMs and the addition of 81 mm smoke grenade launchers. It can engage aircraft and helicopters flying at an altitude from 25 to 1,500 m and aerial targets can be engaged out to a range of 2,500 m and with a speed of up to 500 m/s.
System
Alternative Designations
JMRC VISMOD ZSU-23-4 Shilka Russian 23mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Weapon System
Type
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Weapon System
Caliber
23 mm
Manufacturer
Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant
In Service
1962-Present
Crew
4 ea
Chassis
GM-575 Tracked, six road wheels, no track support rollers
Dimensions
Length
6.54 m
Width
3.3 m
Height
Radar up: 3.75 m | Radar down: 2.60 m
Weight, Combat
20.5 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
V6R-1 Diesel
Engine Type
6-cylinder 4-stroke airless-injection water-cooled 20-litre diesel
Engine Power
290 hp
Cruising Range
450 km
Speed, Maximum Road
50 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
35 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
1.1 m
Trench
2.8 m
Fording Depth
1.0 m
Communications
Primary
R-123
Digital
Yes
Range
50 km
Main Armament
Name
4 Ã 23 mm 2A7 autocannons (AZP-23 "Amur" quad automatic anti-aircraft gun
Caliber
23mm
Cyclic Rate of Fire (rd/min)
850-1,000
Sustained Rate of Fire (rd/min)
400 (in 10-30 rd bursts)
Reload Time (min)
20
Elevation (o)
-4° to +85°
Fire on the Move
Yes
Reaction Time (sec)
12-18
Maximum Slant Range
2 km
Maximum Firing Range
2.5 km
Maximum Elevation
+85 deg
Minumum Elevation
-5 deg
Traverse Range
360 deg
Main Armament Ammunition
Description
Can fire the same ammunition as ZU-23. Best mix for modern versions (ZU-23M and ZU-23M1) is 1,200 APDS-T and 1,200 FAPDS. Rounds ballistically matched. No HEI required.
Type
23x152 HE-I, HEI-T, API-T, TP
Max Effective Range
2,500 m or 2,000 m against light armored ground targets such as LAVs
Max Effective Altitude
1,500 m
Muzzle Velocity
970 m/s
Self-Destruct
11 sec (Average time)
Penetration (mm KE)
19 mm @ 1000 m API-T
HE-I Projectile Weight
0.18 kg
HEI-T Projectile Weight
0.19 kg
API-T Projectile Weight
0.189 kg
TP Projectile Weight
0.18 kg
HE-I Fuze Type
Point detonating
HEI-T Fuze Type
Point detonating
API-T Fuze Type
Base igniting
Basic Load
2,000 ea
Fire Control
Driver Periscope
BMO-190
Driver IR Periscope
INA
Commander Periscope
TPKU-2
Commander IR Periscope
TKH-ITC
IFF
INA
Radar
Sborka (9S80-1 or PPRU-M1) DOG EAR (Target Acquisition)
Detection Range
20 km
Tracking Range
13 km
Frequency Band
J
RPK-2
Optical-mechanical computing sight and part of FC subsystem.
Chassis
MTLB-U
Range
80 km detection, 35 km tracking ACV links to supported tactical unit nets.
Other Radars
Using the above ACV, if an Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) is available, ZSU-23-4 links indirectly for early warning and target acquisition data from radars.
Other Fire Control
Guns use air watches and forward observers, and are linked to AD nets.
Protection
Hull Armor
Welded steel, up to 15 mm hull
Turret Armor
Welded steel, 9.2 mm (0.36 in) turret
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
81 mm Smoke Grenade Launchers.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.54 m
Width
3.3 m
Height
3.75 m
Weight
20500 kg
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