KA-ZU-AR (ZU-23-2) — 23 mm anti-aircraft gun
The KA-ZU-AR (ZU-23-2) is a twin-barrel 23 mm anti-aircraft artillery system with a long operational history. It is a simple and reliable weapon designed to engage aerial and surface targets, featuring a high rate of fire and effective range suitable for emplacement defence and direct fire support. When deployed in a firing position, it can promptly suppress enemy firing points at direct ranges of approximately 1 000 m.
See technical data table below for dimensions and performance figures.
Tactical and technical data — KA-ZU-AR (ZU-23-2)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass | 0.95 tonnes (2,094 lbs) |
| Length | 4.57 m (10 ft) |
| Barrel length | 2.008 m (79.1 in) — 87.3 calibers |
| Width | 2.88 m (9 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 1.22 m (4 ft) |
| Crew | 2 (gunner and commander) |
| Shell | 23×152B |
| Caliber | 23 mm |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Gas operated |
| Traverse / Elevation | 360° traverse / −10° to +90° elevation |
| Rate of fire | 2000 rpm (cyclic), 400 rpm (practical) |
| Effective firing range | ≈ 2.5 km |
Note: data presented as provided. Some sources may show minor discrepancies in unit conversions; if you require exact conformity with the manufacturer's datasheet, please provide the original technical documentation and I will update the tables.
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