FV101 Scorpion vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
The FV101 Scorpion and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively. At 19.0 tons, the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is 2.4x the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons. Top speed is 87 km/h for the FV101 Scorpion vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 640 km for the FV101 Scorpion vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The FV101 Scorpion is armed with a 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.
| British light tank, 174 units built, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet SPAAG, entering service in 1965, uses radar-guided 23mm autocannons to engage low-flying targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun |
| Manufacturer | Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 7.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 87 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 640 km ◉ |
| Length | 4.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.10 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 195 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 19.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.54 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.12 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.57 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-6R Engine with 280 hp |
| Main armament | 4s AZP-23 23mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FV101 Scorpion or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The FV101 Scorpion is faster with a maximum road speed of 87 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV101 Scorpion or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The FV101 Scorpion has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the FV101 Scorpion or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 7.9 tons.
Which is larger, the FV101 Scorpion or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 4.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV101 Scorpion and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the FV101 Scorpion's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the FV101 Scorpion and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The FV101 Scorpion is armed with 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.