Canon Anti Aérien ZUR-23-2KG (Zenitnaya Ustanovka 23-2) Mounted on Star 266 Pologne
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The ZU-23 is a towed twin barrel 23mm anti-aircraft gun. The design is somewhat similar to the ZPU-2. In the firing position the ZU-23 rests on three legs and the wheels are folded sideways. The 23mm guns are air cooled and fitted with a quick change mechanism.
ZU-23
Type Towed anti-aircraft gun
Crew 5, 2 on weapon
Ordnance 23x152mm 2A14 autocannon (2x)
Elevation -10 to +90°, manual
Traverse 360°, manual
Rate of fire 800 - 1.000 rpm cyclic (per barrel), 200 rpm practical
Range 2.5 km vs aircraft, 1.5 km altitude, 2 km vs ground targets
Carriage 2 wheel carriage with three outriggers, 1.67 m track
Weight 950 kg with ammunition
Length 4.57 m (travelling)
Width 1.83 m (travelling)
Height 1.87 m (travelling)
Towing vehicle 4x4 light truck
Speed ?
Remarks ZUR-23 optical-mechanical sight
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ZU 23-2
ZU 23-2 PMK