Eaglemoss 1:72 Russian Armor RU0038
ZSU-23-4 Shilka Diecast Model
Russian Army, #792, Russia

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
ZSU-23-4 Shilka		3.5"		1.75"

The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is a lightly armored, self-propelled, radar guided anti-aircraft weapon system (SPAAG). The acronym "ZSU" stands for Zenitnaya Samokhodnaya Ustanovka, meaning "anti-aircraft self-propelled mount"; the "23" signifies the bore diameter in millimeters; the "4" signifies the number of gun barrels. It is named after the Shilka River in Russia. Afghan soldiers nicknamed it the "sewing machine" due to the sound of firing guns. It is also referred to by its nickname of "Zeus".

ZSU-23-4 Shilka

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Eaglemoss 1:72 Russian Armor

The Eaglemoss Collections "1:72 Russian Armor" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of Soviet and Russian military vehicles in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.

Eaglemoss Collections "1:72 Russian Armor" diecast vehicles feature:

• Diecast metal and plastic construction.
• Rotating turret and accurate hull.
• Fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.