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AMX-13 vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
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Specifications
AMX-13 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 7,700 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 400 km 450 km
Length 6.36 m 6.54 m
Width 2.51 m 3.12 m
Height 2.35 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds --
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp

Overview

The AMX-13 and the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi respectively.

The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 19.0 tons for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 50 km/h for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 450 km for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries a 4s AZP-23 23mm gun.

The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 6,500 for the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka". The AMX-13 entered service 13 years before the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" (1952 vs 1965).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
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.