M551 Sheridan vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
| American light tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 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 | 15.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.31 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.79 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.81 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
| 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 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.
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.