Fresh footage of the Russian ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun in combat against unmanned aerial vehicles has gone viral on the web. Thanks to the thermal imager, the system easily destroys aerial targets even at night.
ZU-23-2 have undergone a major upgrade, and have gained the ability to engage ground targets and unmanned aerial vehicles at any time of the day or night thanks to the thermal imager.
All-weather use is possible thanks to the installed optoelectronic unit with a thermal imager and television camera. Tests have confirmed that all specified characteristics fully meet the requirements of modern combat.
Tactical and technical characteristics of the ZU-23-2:
- Caliber - 23 mm
- Gun length - 2555 mm
- Rate of fire - 2000 rounds/min
- Firing range - 1.5 km in height
- Crew - 6 people
Earlier www1.ru reported that soldiers of the Central Military District received the latest Uran-6 demining systems.
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