ZSU-23-4 Shilka vs 2K22 Tunguska: how to tell them apart

Two air defence systems that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

ZSU-23-4 Shilka

Air defence system, Soviet Union. In service since 1965

What gives it away

Tracked vehicle with a flat, wide turret carrying four 23 mm cannons and a round radar dish at the back.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine and over 20 others

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2K22 Tunguska

Air defence system, Soviet Union. In service since 1982

What gives it away

Tracked chassis with a large turret carrying two twin 30 mm cannons and missile boxes, plus a rear search radar.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine, India

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