The ZSU-23-4 " Shilka " is a lightly armored Soviet self-propelled, radar -guided anti-aircraft weapon system (SPAAG). It was superseded by the 2K22 Tunguska (SA-19 Grison).

ZSU-23-4 Shilka Russian 23mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Weapon System

The ZSU-23 system alerts to the first detected aircraft. With radar and optics attentive for targets in a given direction, a second helicopter appearing near the first is easily detected.

The ZSU-23-4 also nicknamed "Shilka" is a Russian lightly armored, self-propelled, radar-guided anti-aircraft weapon system (SPAAG). The ZSU-23-4 Shilka was developed in the early 1960s and was first seen in public during a parade in Moscow in November 1965.

The ZSU-23-4 is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun of Soviet origin. It was developed in the early 1960's to replace the older ZSU-57-2, which was very powerful but lacked radar control and rate of fire.

Self-Propelled AA gun. 6,500 built. The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is a lightly armored Soviet self-propelled, radar-guided anti-aircraft weapon system (SPAAG). Still in service despite its partial replacement by the 2K22 Tunguska (1982).

Oct 22, 2014 · The ZSU-23-4 is a fully integrated, self-propelled antiaircraft system with four liquid-cooled 23-mm automatic cannons mounted on the front of a large, flat, armored turret.

In 1999, the ZSU-23-4M4 was unveiled to the public and showcased the latest modern incarnation of the Shilka family line. This particular version fitted a hydrostatic transmission, laser emission sensors for self-defense and electro-optical vision devices for the crew.

Oct 17, 2024 · Russia continues to send to Ukraine old Soviet-made military equipment such as the ZSU-23-4 also nicknamed Shilka, a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun system equipped with four 23mm automatic cannons, that was first introduced with the Russian army in the 1960s.

Aug 9, 2022 · Ukrainian ZSU-23-4 crews wear standard, 2013-pattern, pixelated, woodland-camouflage uniforms; padded, leather, tanker helmets, or black berets in garrison; and their preferred, self-defense weapon, in case their vehicles are disabled in action.