Armory – 72443 – ZSU-23-4V1 Shilka mod.1970

Description:

ZSU-23-4V1 Shilka mod.1970
Soviet Modern AA SPG

Unassembled plastic model kit of a Soviet ZSU-23-4 Shilka self propelled anti-aircraft (SPAAG).

Entered service in the late 60s, ZSU-23-4 is still in service and have been exported to around 23 different countries, and even today is considered as a thread for low flying aircrafts and helicopters, due its combination or rapid fire, caliber (23mm) and radar guidance and has seen action in all the African and Middle East conflicts since late 60s till present, Vietnam War and the Russian conflicts like Chechenia or Georgia.

Kit includes PE parts, tracks are link and length type. Decal sheet allows up to 7 markings, including Polish, East Germany and Soviet, including an Afghanistan 1979 marking.