Location
On the grassy area to the south-west of the museum entrance.

 

Memorial
Anti-Aircraft Gun
 
Plaque
AA Gun Plaque
Inscription on Plaque

ZU-23/2 ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN

 
THIS SOVIET MADE GUN WAS CAPTURED IN NORTHERN IRAQ BY
ROYAL MARINES DURING OPERATION HAVEN 1991
 
THE ZU-23 IS IN USE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, PARTICULARLY
IN THE ARMED FORCES OF RUSSIA, VIETNAM, LIBYA, CUBA AND
IRAQ. IT CAN FIRE 800 - 1000 ROUNDS OF 23mm SHELLS PER
MINUTE OVER A RANGE OF 2,200 METRES.
 
DONATED TO THE MUSEUM BY 3 COMMANDO BRIGADE AIR
SQUADRON ROYAL MARINES
 


 

Further Information
 
For detailed specifications and extended history of the ZU-23 see:- www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/zu-23.htm
 

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