ZPU

Also known as ZPU-4, ZPU-1, ZPU-2

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.

Key facts

Weapon.name: ZPU anti-aircraft gun
Weapon.image: Moroccan ZPU-2 in Land Cruiser.jpg
Weapon.caption: ZPU-2
Weapon.origin: Soviet Union
Weapon.type: Anti-aircraft gunHeavy machine gun
Weapon.is_ranged: YES
Weapon.is_artillery: YES
Weapon.service: 1949–present
Weapon.used_by: See Operators for users
Weapon.cartridge: 14.5x114mm
Weapon.caliber: 14.5 mm
Weapon.barrels: 1-4
Weapon.action: Short recoil operation
Weapon.wars: See Wars for wars
Weapon.manufacturer: Degtyaryov Plant
Weapon.variants: ZPU-1, ZPU-2, ZPU-4
Weapon.feed: 150 round belt each

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 2100
Image: ZPU-4 in Saint Petersburg.jpg

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service entry: 1949-01-01
Commons category: ZPU-4
Commons gallery: ZPU series

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Precursor
Description
History
Ammunition
Variants
Specifications
Operators
Wars
Gallery
See also
References
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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.