Modernization of Vietnamese ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

08 Oktober 2019

Upgrade plan of Vietnamese ZSU-23-4 (image : QPVN)

The Scientific Research Institute of Military Sciences and Technologies of the Vietnam People's Army is working on the modernization of Soviet-made ZSU-23-4 anti-aircraft self-propelled guns armed with air defense forces of the VNA.

The upgraded vehicles will receive:

1. A digital optoelectronic fire control system with an automated target tracking system in both day and night conditions;
2. A digital communication system that allows you to interact with an integrated air defense system;
3. Two dual launchers of anti-aircraft missiles MANPADS of Russian production;

Vietbanese ZSU-23-4 Shilka (photo : Peter Gray)

As reported, the option of modernizing air defense systems by specialists from the research group of the Research Institute of Military Sciences and Technology of the Vietnam People's Army will reduce the cost of work by five times compared with the price offers of foreign companies.

(Dambiev)