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Entered service |
? |
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Crew |
~ 4 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
~ 20 t |
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Length (gun forward) |
? |
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Hull length |
~ 6.5 m |
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Width |
~
3.1
m |
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Height |
~ 3.6 m |
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Armament |
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Main gun |
2 x 30-mm |
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Machine guns |
- |
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Projectile weight |
? |
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Maximum slant range |
3 km |
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Maximum firing range |
~ 3.5 km |
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Rate of fire |
1 600 rpm |
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Elevation range |
- 5 to + 85 degrees |
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Traverse range |
360 degrees |
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Ammunition load |
|
Main gun |
? |
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Machine guns |
- |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
V-6P1 diesel |
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Engine power |
280 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
50 km/h |
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Range |
400 - 450 km |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
? |
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Vertical step |
1.1 m |
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Trench |
2.8 m |
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Fording |
1 m |
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This
self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is based on the
ZSU-23-4 Shilka chassis. This vehicle
was first observed in 1992. It was developed as a replacement for
the older twin 37-mm SPAAG. It is worth mentioning that in the 1980s
North Korea produced a significant amount of self-propelled
artillery, mating towed artillery tubes with chassis already in
service. Unlike most North Korean adaptations, the M1992 may have
improved performance over the original type. This anti-aircraft
artillery system was produced in quantity, however it is unknown how
many of them were built.
The M1992
SPAAG spots a noticeably taller turret, comparing with the Shilka.
It is fitted with two 30-mm automatic guns. Maximum rate of fire is
800 rounds per barrel. Estimated effective range against air targets
is about 3 000 m. The M1992 uses HEI-T rounds. This self-propelled
anti-aircraft system can also be used against ground targets.
Fire target
surveillance radar and fire control system
remains from the ZSU-23-4. It has a tracking range of 6 - 10 km,
depending on the target's altitude.
Armor of the
M1992 protects occupants from small arms fire and artillery shell
splinters.
It is
suggested, that this SPAAG has a crew of four, including commander,
gunner, radar operator and driver.
Vehicle is
powered by a V-6P1 diesel engine, developing 280 hp. It is also
fitted with auxiliary power unit, which powers all systems, when the
main engine is turned off.
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