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FV101 Scorpion vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

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Specifications
FV101 Scorpion ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 174 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 7.9 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 87 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 640 km 450 km
Length 4.88 m 6.54 m
Width 2.20 m 3.12 m
Height 2.10 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
FV101 Scorpion ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 L23 76mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) --
Engine Diesel Engine with 195 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

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.

The FV101 Scorpion has been produced in 174 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" entered service 8 years before the FV101 Scorpion (1965 vs 1973).

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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV101 Scorpion or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 174 units of the FV101 Scorpion.
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.