The ZU-23-2, also known as ZU-23, is a Soviet towed 23×152mm anti-aircraft twin-barreled autocannon. ZU stands for Zenitnaya Ustanovka (Russian: Зенитная Установка) – anti-aircraft mount. The GRAU index is 2A13. [6] The ZU-23-2 was developed in the late 1950s.

The radar-guided ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" SPAAG, with its four 23 mm (0.90") autocannons, was a revolutionary SPAAG, proving to be an extremely effective weapon against enemy attack aircraft and helicopters under every weather and light condition.

Feb 26, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the ZU-23-2 / ZU-23 Towed Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) including pictures.

The Type 85 anti-aircraft artillery (Chinese: 85式23毫米双管高射炮, industrial designation YW-306) is a 23 mm artillery gun used by the People's Liberation Army of China. It is a copied version of the Soviet ZU-23-2. Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) was …

Dec 4, 2018 · Light AAA and small arms (14.5mm, 12.7mm and smaller automatic weapons) were scattered throughout the country and fired at whatever passed overhead. Most of the light AAA was positioned in rings around key facilities and scattered along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

The ZU-23 is a towed 23mm twin barrel light anti-aircraft gun. It is one of the most widely employed type of anti-aircraft guns in the world. The design took place in the Soviet Union in the mid 1950's and it was accepted for service in the early 1960's. It …

principal antiaircraft artillery (AAA) weapon. It has an effective AA range of 2,500 meters. It can also be effective against lightly armored ground vehicles. In firing position, the ZU-23is leveled by jacks and stabilized on a three-point base. It uses an …

The ZU-23-2 "Sergey", also known as ZU-23, is a Soviet towed 23 mm anti-aircraft twin-barreled autocannon. ZU stands for Zenitnaya Ustanovka (Russian: Зенитная Установка) - anti-aircraft mount. The GRAU index is 2A13. [1]

Aug 1, 2024 · The ZUR-23-2SP keeps the original twin 23mm cannon fitted with two GROM MANPADS (MAN-Portable Air-Defense Systems) mounted on the top of the carriage. With these new weapons, the ZUR-23-2SP is now an anti-aircraft gun and missile system.

The Iranian 23mm double barrel AA gun appears to be a locally built version of the ZU-23, manufactured by the SANAM Industry Group. It is described as being a suitable weapon against targets at a distance of 2500m and high of 1500m. It is designed for anti-aircraft defense and can also be used against light armored vehicles, 2000m away.