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2S3 Akatsiya vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

2S3 Akatsiya vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 27,500 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 50 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) vs 4.

2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
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ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"Full specs
Specifications
2S3 Akatsiya ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Uraltransmash Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 4,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 27.5 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 7.77 m 6.54 m
Width 3.25 m 3.12 m
Height 3.05 m 2.57 m
Crew 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
2S3 Akatsiya ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 152mm 2A33 howitzer 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm PKT machine gun --
Engine V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is heavier at 27.5 tons combat weight compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 19.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is longer at 7.76 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
Both the 2S3 Akatsiya and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S3 Akatsiya or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 4,000 units of the 2S3 Akatsiya.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.