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BRDM-2 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
BRDM-2 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 7,200 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 450 km
Length 6.29 m 6.54 m
Width 2.43 m 3.12 m
Height 2.43 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun --
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The BRDM-2 and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

At 19.0 tons, the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is 2.8x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The BRDM-2 entered service 3 years before the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" (1962 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.