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M110 Howitzer vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

M110 Howitzer vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 28,350 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 54 vs 50 km/h, range 30 vs 450 km, crew 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support vs 4.

M110 Howitzer self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M110 HowitzerFull specs
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"Full specs
Specifications
M110 Howitzer 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 Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 1,023 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 28.4 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 30 km 450 km
Length 7.47 m 6.54 m
Width 3.15 m 3.12 m
Height 3.15 m 2.57 m
Crew 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M110 Howitzer ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament M2A2 203mm howitzer 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Former operators · 6,500 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M110 Howitzer or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M110 Howitzer is faster with a maximum road speed of 54 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M110 Howitzer or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the M110 Howitzer or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M110 Howitzer is heavier at 28.4 tons combat weight compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 19.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M110 Howitzer or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M110 Howitzer is longer at 7.47 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the M110 Howitzer and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M110 Howitzer or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 1,023 units of the M110 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M110 Howitzer and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M110 Howitzer is armed with M2A2 203mm howitzer while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.