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AMX-13 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

AMX-13 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 50 km/h, range 400 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Specifications
AMX-13 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 7,700 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 400 km 450 km
Length 6.36 m 6.54 m
Width 2.51 m 3.12 m
Height 2.35 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds --
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The AMX-13 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 AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.