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M551 Sheridan vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

M551 Sheridan vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 15,203 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 50 km/h, range 600 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 SheridanFull specs
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"Full specs
Specifications
M551 Sheridan 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 Cadillac Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 123 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 15.2 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 450 km
Length 6.31 m 6.54 m
Width 2.79 m 3.12 m
Height 3.81 m 2.57 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M551 Sheridan ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 152mm gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns --
Engine General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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M551 Sheridan side profile drawing M551 Sheridan Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 123 built
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" side profile drawing ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 6,500 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M551 Sheridan or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M551 Sheridan is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M551 Sheridan or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M551 Sheridan or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M551 Sheridan or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the M551 Sheridan and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
Both the M551 Sheridan and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M551 Sheridan or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the M551 Sheridan and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The M551 Sheridan is armed with 1 152mm gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.