ZSU-23-4M/M3 Soviet Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Hong Models
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Product# CWHM5001
ETA December
RRP: £54.99
A brand new kit from a brand new model maker called Hong Model
( based in Hong Kong) they have opened their account with a much sought over
modern mobile anti-aircraft AFV – the ZSU-23-4M/M3
Soviet Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun in 1/35th scale. Those
interested in the Dragon kit will also no doubt be interested in this and how
it compares – we have some pictures of the test kit, but fist let’s look at the
original to set the scene…
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 (Russian: Зенитная
Самоходная Установка), 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".
Colour choices in the box..
All new shots of the
test kit built up from Hong Models
Hong Models are planning additional releases soon and we
will let you know as soon as they emerge.
See the Hong Models website for more
information.
