The anti-aircraft self-propelled unit was developed in 1950. It was produced serially from 1955 to 1960. It was in service with the Soviet Army, the armies of the Warsaw Treaty countries and a number of developing states. Used in many regional conflicts.
ZSU-57-2, collection of the tank museum, Kubinka. Photo of the year 2006.
Soviet anti-aircraft self-propelled gun ZSU-57-2, a museum in Kubinka, photo of 2006
Tactical and technical characteristics
Weight – 28 tons
Number of crew – 6 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 8460 x 3270 x 2750 mm.
Armament
paired installation of automatic anti-aircraft guns – 1 pc.
caliber – 57 mm.
ammunition – 300 shots
Armor Protection
forehead and turret 13 mm.
Engine power – 520 horsepower
The maximum speed is 50 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 400 km.
The depth of water barriers to be surfaced is 1.4 meters
Design Features
Base – tank T-54.
The overall layout is original, with an open turret.
Armament – automatic anti-aircraft guns in a rotating turret (with a cage feed and a conveyer of shot shells). The drive of the turret rotation and the lifting mechanism of the gun are electro-hydraulic.
Protection – the body is welded, from rolled armored plates. The tower is large, open from above. Chassis – engine 12-cylinder, V-shaped diesel with water cooling; individual suspension, torsion, with paddle shock absorbers on the front and rear skating rinks.