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BMP-1 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

BMP-1 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 13,200 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 50 km/h, range 600 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-1
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Specifications
BMP-1 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Kurgan Machine Building Works Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 20,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 13.2 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 450 km
Length 6.74 m 6.54 m
Width 2.94 m 3.12 m
Height 2.07 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BMP-1 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher --
Engine UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-1 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BMP-1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-1 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-1 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BMP-1 is longer at 6.74 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the BMP-1's 3 + 8 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-1 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BMP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.