The Russian ZSU-23-4 Shilka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun produced by the Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant entered service with the Soviet army in 1962, and it’s still in service with the Russian army. Compared to similar western weapons, it has the advantages like simple construction, high rate of fire and high intensity of fire. The ZSU-23-4 went through several great improvements during its long-time service history. A total of over 6500 vehicles have been produced and they are widely used in 41 countries and areas.
KIT INFO
This 1/35 scale TS-023 Russian ZSU-23-4 Shilka Self-propelled Anti-aircraft Gun plastic model kit can be built into four model options: ZSU-23-4V1, ZSU-23-4M, ZSU-23-4M2 and ZSU-23-4MZ. This kit includes movable torsion bar suspension, workable track links, ammo feed tray, driver’s compartment interiors, and clear periscope and optical equipment parts. The quad anti-aircraft gun barrels move together. Precision PE parts are included.
- Length: 186mm
- Width: 89mm
Features:
- The ZSU-23-4 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun's exterior features are realistically reproduced.
- Four model options, ZSU-23-4V1/ZSU-23-4M/ZSU-23-4M2/ZSU-23-4MZ, are provided.
- Thanks to the authoritative reference materials, this kit features accurate exteriors.
- The Driver's hatch can be built open.
- PE parts are provided for the front hull details.
- This kit includes driver's compartment interiors.
- The quad anti-aircraft gun barrels are elevatable.
- The radar is rotatable.
- This kit includes movable suspension and workable tracks.
- All optical parts are replicated by clear parts.
Paint Schemes:
- ZSU-23-4V1 Parade on Red Square, Soviet Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, November 1972.
- ZSU-23-4V1 A certain unit, Polish Army, 2010
- ZSU-23-4V1 A certain unit, Far Eastern Military District, Shanghai Cooperation Organization “Peace Mission-2014” Joint Anti-terror Military Drill, 2014