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M109 Paladin vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

M109 Paladin vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 38,000 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 61 vs 50 km/h, range 300 vs 450 km, crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) vs 4.

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 PaladinFull specs
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"Full specs
Specifications
M109 Paladin ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer BAE Systems Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 7,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 300 km 450 km
Length 9.75 m 6.54 m
Width 3.15 m 3.12 m
Height 3.25 m 2.57 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun --
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 19.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
Both the M109 Paladin and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M109 Paladin or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.