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2S5 Giatsint-S vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

2S5 Giatsint-S vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 28,200 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 62 vs 50 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) vs 4.

Specifications
2S5 Giatsint-S ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Self-propelled gun Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Uraltransmash Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 2,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 28.2 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 62 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 8.33 m 6.54 m
Width 3.25 m 3.12 m
Height 2.76 m 2.57 m
Crew 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
2S5 Giatsint-S ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 152 mm gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.62 mm machine gun --
Engine V-59 diesel, 520 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is faster with a maximum road speed of 62 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is heavier at 28.2 tons combat weight compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 19.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is longer at 8.33 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S5 Giatsint-S and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 2,000 units of the 2S5 Giatsint-S.
What are the main armaments of the 2S5 Giatsint-S and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is armed with 152 mm gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.