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One of the most popular Self propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
is the Shilka - ZSU-23/4. In recent years many upgrades were
proposed for the system. One of the packages is produced by
Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant in Russia. the upgrade include the
RPK-2 radar based fire control system, with a digital computer
and link to a remote surveillance and targeting data source.
Other additions include optical sensors, that enable the system
to engage targets even with a silent radar. Other upgrades include
the integration of Igla (SA-18) missiles, in the ZSU-23-4M5
and the replacement of the quad gun with a twin barrel Tulamashzavod
2A38M 30mm cannons (also used in the 2S6M Tungushka). ZM Tranow
of Poland, which produced the two-barrel ZSU-23-2 under licensed
mounted the system on a 2S1 howitzer chassis, integrated with
four ready to fire, remotely controlled Grom lightweight anti-aircraft
missiles. One mount in a battery of six will also mount an EO
FCS.
Another upgrade is pursued by the Indian Army. Here, the ZSU-23/4
Shilka mobile gun system is receiving new propulsion, and fire
control system, based on an integrated multi-sensor system developed
under cooperation between the Indian company Bharat Dynamics
and Israel's Aerospace Industrie's MBT.
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modernized vehicle was displayed at Aero India, installed with
a new 359 BHP Caterpillar main diesel engine and auxiliary power
unit delivering 51 BHP, a pedestal mounted radar, thermal imager,
daylight TV and laser rangefinder enabling the vehicle to operate
in passive or 'emitting' search mode. The radar can detect targets
at a range of 15km and track  multiple
targets at 9 km. The passive optronic sensor can operate independently
of the radar detecting and tracking aerial targets as far as
8 km away. The four 23mm guns are effective at a range of 2,500
meters and altitude of 1,500 meters. The vehicle is fitted with
two operator consoles, providing complete situational picture,
in addition to target tracking for specific engagements. The
system will be capable of receiving target cueing from remote
sensors, such as air surveillance radar. The new system has
an option to integrate missile systems in the future.
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