AMX-13 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet SPAAG, entering service in 1965, uses radar-guided 23mm autocannons to engage low-flying targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun |
| Manufacturer | Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 19.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.54 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.12 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.57 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-6R Engine with 280 hp |
| Main armament | 4s AZP-23 23mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The AMX-13 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is longer at 6.54 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.