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ZU-23-2 Twin Anti-Aircraft Autocannon
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
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.
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FABRICANTE
ZiD (Zavodskie Mashinostroitelny)
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ZU-23-2 Twin Anti-Aircraft Autocannon - ZiD (Zavodskie Mashinostroitelny)
VENTAJAS
- Simple operation and maintenance requiring minimal training
- Dual-role effectiveness against both low-flying aircraft and ground targets
- Widely available ammunition and spare parts across African supply networks
- Can be truck-mounted for improved mobility and used as technical weapon
DESVENTAJAS
- No radar guidance — purely visual/optical aiming
- Effective range only 2.5 km — ineffective against modern aircraft
- No capability against fast jets at operational altitudes
- Night operations severely limited without external illumination
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
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