The Probert Encyclopaedia of Warfare

ZSU-57-2

The ZSU-57-2 is a Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. It is based on a lightened chassis of a T-54 tank with added fuel tanks. The ZSU-57-2 is manned by a crew of six protected by 15 mm thick armour and is armed with twin 57 mm anti-aircraft cannons with a practical rate of fire of 70 rounds per minute. A Model V-54 V-12 diesel engine provides a top speed of 50 kmh and a range of 420 km.
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