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 | | The Shilka ZSU-23-4 Anti-aircraft Self-Propelled Gun was developed in the 1960's as a replacement for the ZSU-57-2. |
 | | Based on the chassis of the PT-76 Tank, and the ASU-85 self propelled gun, the Shilka is armed with four liquid cooled 23mm cannons with a maximum firing range, against ground targets, of 3,000 meters and against aircraft as flying as low as 2,500 meters. |
 | | The Shilka is employed in pairs, 200 meters apart, with a matching pair of SA-9/GASKIN SAM systems, 400 meters behind thier assigned battalain. |
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