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Luchs 2 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

Luchs 2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Luchs 2
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
Luchs 2 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 408 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 19.5 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 800 km 450 km
Length 7.74 m 6.54 m
Width 2.98 m 3.12 m
Height 2.84 m 2.57 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Luchs 2 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun --
Engine Diesel Engine with 435 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The Luchs 2 and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The Luchs 2 weighs 19.5 tons vs 19.0 tons for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Top speed is 90 km/h for the Luchs 2 vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 800 km for the Luchs 2 vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The Luchs 2 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The Luchs 2 has been produced in 408 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Unit cost is $0.293M for the Luchs 2 vs $0.357M for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" entered service 10 years before the Luchs 2 (1965 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Luchs 2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The Luchs 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Luchs 2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Luchs 2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 19.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Luchs 2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Luchs 2 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
Both the Luchs 2 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Luchs 2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Luchs 2 at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Luchs 2 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the Luchs 2 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The Luchs 2 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.