Military14.5mm ZPU
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The ZPU is a family of towed anti-aircraft guns based on the Soviet 14.5×114mm KPV heavy machine gun. It entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949 and is used by over 50 countries worldwide. Quadruple-barreled (ZPU-4), double-barreled (ZPU-2 and ZU-2), and single-barreled (ZPU-1) versions of the weapon exist.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Degtyaryov Plant |
| Introduced | 1949 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 1.4 km |
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
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