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M41 Walker Bulldog vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M41 Walker Bulldog
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
M41 Walker Bulldog ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Main Battle Tank Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer General Motors Corp. Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 3,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 23.5 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 165 km 450 km
Length 8.21 m 6.54 m
Width 3.18 m 3.12 m
Height 2.85 m 2.57 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M41 Walker Bulldog ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun --
Engine V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The M41 Walker Bulldog and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Motors Corp. and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The M41 Walker Bulldog weighs 23.5 tons vs 19.0 tons for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Top speed is 72 km/h for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 165 km for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in 3,000 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Unit cost is $0.162M for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs $0.357M for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The M41 Walker Bulldog entered service 12 years before the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" (1953 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M41 Walker Bulldog or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M41 Walker Bulldog or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 165 km.
Which is heavier, the M41 Walker Bulldog or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 19.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M41 Walker Bulldog or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is longer at 8.21 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the M41 Walker Bulldog and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
Both the M41 Walker Bulldog and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M41 Walker Bulldog or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M41 Walker Bulldog or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 3,000 units of the M41 Walker Bulldog.
What are the main armaments of the M41 Walker Bulldog and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.