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Casspir vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

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🇿🇦 Casspir
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Specifications
Casspir ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 2,800 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 50 km/h
Operational range -- km 450 km
Length -- m 6.54 m
Width -- m 3.12 m
Height -- m 2.57 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament -- 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The Casspir and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" entered service 15 years before the Casspir (1965 vs 1980).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.