M1985 North Korean 57mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
M1985
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Basic Information
Name
M1985 North Korean 57mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Designation
M1985
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1985
Description
The M1985 North Korean 57mm Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun consists of a modified version of a North Korean full-tracked armored chassis fitted with an open-topped turret armed with a single 57 mm gun.
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
57 mm gun
Engine
V-8 Turbocharged Diesel (320 hp)
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
System
Alternative Designations
M1985
Description
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), armed with two 57 mm autocannons
Crew
6 ea
Chassis
The hull of the M1985 appears to be a visually almost identical copy of the ZSU-23-4’s GMZ-575 tracked chassis. Only a few differences may be seen. The North Korean model appears to have different side stowage, with four stowage hatches to be found instead of three on the Shilka. The glacis may be angled a few degrees further back. The M1985 also lacks the three towing hooks found on the ZSU-23-4’s lower front plate. The M1985 also appears to use different tracks, with a central pin and two side pads.
Emplacement Time
INA
Displacement Time
INA
Dimensions
Length, Overall
10.0 m
Width
2.78 m
Height
3.2 m
Weight
22,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
KHD BF8L 413F
Engine Type
8-cylinder air-cooled, turbo-charged diesel
Engine Power
320 hp
Suspension
individual torsion bar with hydraulic shock absorbers on the first and last road wheels
Fuel Capacity
INA
Operational Range, Road
500 km/h
Speed, Road
65 km/h
Speed, Off-Road
46 km/h
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
2.7 m
Fording
1.4 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The 57 mm anti-aircraft gun has a maximum effective anti-aircraft range of 6,000 m (maximum range 8,800 m in altitude) with the ammunition being fed to the weapon in four round clips from the left. It is understood that elevation and traverse are powered with manual controls as backup. The 57 mm gun of the M1985 is probably the Russian 57 mm S-60, which has also been manufactured in China under the local designation of the Type 59. The vehicle does not appear to have a shield, although a gun travel lock is provided at the front of the hull.
A mounting for the use of a manportable SAM such as the Strela-2/Strela-2M/Strela-3/Igla family has also been observed on the chassis.
Protection
Armor
The hull is of all-welded steel armor construction, protecting the occupants from small arms fire and shell splinters.
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Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Land > Air Defense > Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
2.78 m
Height
3.2 m
Weight
22000 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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