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PT-76 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

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Specifications
PT-76 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious Light Tank Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Soviet State Industry Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 12,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 14.6 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 44 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 480 km 450 km
Length 7.63 m 6.54 m
Width 3.14 m 3.12 m
Height 2.32 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
PT-76 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) --
Engine 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The PT-76 and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Soviet State Industry and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The PT-76 weighs 14.6 tons vs 19.0 tons for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Top speed is 44 km/h for the PT-76 vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 480 km for the PT-76 vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The PT-76 is armed with a 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The PT-76 has been produced in 12,000 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The PT-76 entered service 14 years before the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" (1951 vs 1965).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PT-76 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-76 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-76 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the PT-76's 14.6 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-76 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-76 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-76's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PT-76 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The PT-76 has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the PT-76 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The PT-76 is armed with 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.