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.

Operators

Central African Republic

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