Glossary

Aviation Terms

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There are currently 4 terms in this directory beginning with the letter Z.
ZPU
A series of 14.5mm caliber Soviet/Russian anti-aircraft guns.

ZSU
In Soviet/Russian terms, encompasses a number of self-propelled anti-aircraft guns; in western terms, generally refers to the ZSU-23-4 “Shilka” self-propelled anti-aircraft system.

ZSU-57-2
A self-propelled AAA system with two 57mm cannons.

ZU
Referring to a series of Soviet/Russian fixed or towed anti-aircraft guns, but primarily the ZU-23 23mm anti-aircraft gun.