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LAV-150 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 LAV-150
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
LAV-150 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Reconnaissance Tank Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Textron Marine & Land Systems Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 3,200 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 9.9 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 643 km 450 km
Length 5.69 m 6.54 m
Width 2.26 m 3.12 m
Height 2.54 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
LAV-150 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 90mm rifled barrel gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) --
Engine V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The LAV-150 and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Textron Marine & Land Systems and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The LAV-150 weighs 9.9 tons vs 19.0 tons for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Top speed is 89 km/h for the LAV-150 vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 643 km for the LAV-150 vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The LAV-150 is armed with a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The LAV-150 has been produced in 3,200 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Unit cost is $0.03M for the LAV-150 vs $0.357M for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The LAV-150 entered service 1 years before the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" (1964 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LAV-150 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The LAV-150 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 LAV-150 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the LAV-150 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the LAV-150 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the LAV-150 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the LAV-150 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the LAV-150 at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LAV-150 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 3,200 units of the LAV-150.
What are the main armaments of the LAV-150 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The LAV-150 is armed with 1 90mm rifled barrel gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.