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HMMWV (Humvee) vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HMMWV (Humvee)
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer AM General Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 230,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 480 km 450 km
Length 4.57 m 6.54 m
Width 2.16 m 3.12 m
Height 1.83 m 2.57 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

At 19.0 tons, the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is 7.1x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Unit cost is $0.22M for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs $0.357M for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" entered service 20 years before the HMMWV (Humvee) (1965 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
Both the HMMWV (Humvee) and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the HMMWV (Humvee) or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the HMMWV (Humvee) at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the HMMWV (Humvee) and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.