Russia
ZSU-57-2 57mm Self-Propelled Anti-aircraft Gun
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

ZSU-57-2
GENERAL DATA
 ZSU-57-2
Country of OriginCIS (formerly USSR)
RoleAir defense
Date Of Introduction1955
Crew6
Combat Weight31 tons (28.0 mt)
Length, Overall 27.56 ft (8.4 m)
Width, Overall 10.73 ft (3.27 m)
Height, Overall 9.02 ft (2.75 m)
PERFORMANCE
 ZSU-57-2
Engine520 hp (388 kw) diesel
Range249 miles (400 km)
Road Speed31 mph (50 km/h)
Cross Country Speed?
Swim SpeedN/A
Fording Depth4.6 ft (1.4 m)
PROTECTION
 ZSU-57-2
ArmorFront hull and turret: 0.5 in (13 mm)
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemN/A
Smoke EquipmentN/A
ARMAMENT
ZSU-57-2
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
Two 57mm S-68 recoil-operated, air-cooled automatic cannons Turret; 5-round clip; manual loading 300.
Frag-HE, AP-T, APC-T
FIRE CONTROL
 ZSU-57-2
Fire Control SystemOptical mechanical computing reflex sight
Main Gun Stabilization?
Rangefinder?
Infrared SearchlightN/A
RadarN/A

NOTES

The ZSU-57-2 can be employed in a ground support role. Uses a shortened T-54 chassis with thinner armor and only four road wheels. Fuel drums can be fitted on rear of hull. Absence of a tracking radar, a night vision device, and an enclosed turret makes this a daylight, fair weather weapon system only. Auto traverse with manual backup. Uses same ammo as the towed single S-60 AA gun.

Replaced by the ZSU-23-4.

ZSU-57-2 GTA 17-2-8: ZSU-57-2

Recognition features:

VARIANTS

Later variants were fitted with a more sophisticated sighting system, identified by two small ports in forward upper portion of the turret.
Chinese Type 80

Last updated:  11-JUL-2006
Copyright ©2006 Gary W. Cooke
To the best of my knowledge all military data and images presented in these pages are UNCLASSIFIED, NON-SENSITIVE, and APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE.

Sources:
GTA 17-2-8 Armored Vehicle Recognition, February 1977.
OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide, 2001.