ZU-23-2 Twin Anti-Aircraft Autocannon
Type: Anti-Aircraft Artillery
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: ZiD (Zavodskie Mashinostroitelny)
First Deployed: 1975
Overview
Soviet-designed twin 23mm anti-aircraft autocannon widely used across Central African armed forces (CAR, Cameroon, Chad, DRC). Towed weapon system with a practical rate of fire of 400 rounds per minute per barrel. Also used in ground fire support role mounted on trucks (technical). Widespread in African militaries due to simplicity and availability.
Technical Specifications
| feed | Belt 50 rounds per barrel |
|---|---|
| caliber_mm | 23 |
| weight_tonnes | 0.95 |
| max_altitude_m | 1500 |
| rate_of_fire_rpm | 2000 |
| effective_range_m | 2500 |
| muzzle_velocity_ms | 980 |
Operators
- Central African Republic
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