M-53

     Notes:  Like many such things, the Czechs developed their own light antiaircraft gun system during their Warsaw Pact days.  In this case, the twin 30mm autocannon M-53 is used to replace the ZU-23-2 in Czech and Slovak service.  It is heavier compared to the ZU-23-2, and has a lower rate of fire, but the range and punch are greater.  There is no provision for radar control, but a telescopic periscope is provided.

Weapon

Ammunition

Crew

Set Up Time

Weight

Price

M-53

30mm M-53

4

4 Minutes

2100 kg

$205530

 

Weapon

ROF

Magazine

Range

Round

Damage

Penetration

M-53

10

10 Clip (x2)

520

API

7

5/4/3/2

 

10

10 Clip (x2)

520

APFSDS

7

11/10/8/5

 

10

10 Clip (x2)

390

HE/HEI

C1  B5

-3C