MT-LB-ZU-23-2 - SKIF's No. 229, released in 2004
Starting with the events in Pridnestrovje (Moldova) in 1992 and later in combat actions in Chechnya (Russia) in 1999-2003 due to the self-active design thought they started to mount a dual-mount antiaircraft gun ZU-23-2 on different means of transportation : MT-LB, BTR-D, flatcars which were alloted to the so-called special trains, all-wheel drive trucks, providing this gun with mobility and manoeuvrability.

It was necessary to carry out combat missions and special tasks by motorized infantry sub-units and to provide guard for motor transport ordnance column heading to military units and sub-units locations. Combat experience received from using ZU-23-2 mounted particularly on MT-LB, taking into consideration relatively low amount complexity and easy maintenance, has shown that they are able to fulfil combat missions with high efficiency on plains, mountaineous terrain and in inhabited localities.

Along with its powerful hitting effect their fire caused high psychological influence on the enemy. In many cases it made the enemy cease transport column firing and carry out retreat.

Specifications ZU-23 :
Combat weight, kg...............................950
Rate of fire, r/min.............................2,000
Range of fire, m................................2,000

Specifications MT-LB :
Combat weight, kg.............................9,700
Number of seats.....................................13
Length, m...........................................6.450
Width, m............................................2.850
Height, m...........................................1.865
Max speed, km/h.................................61.5
Fuel endurance on highway, km..........500
Armament :
- machine gun, mm..........................1x7.62
Engine :
- type..................................4-stroke diesel
- power.............................176 kW (240 hp)

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