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Soviet 23 mm AA Gun

This 23mm antiaircraft gun is is the most common type of light AA gun in the world. These guns were captured and renovated after the Yom Kippur War (1973), and Israel used them from 1976 to 1992. This gun is used in over 60 countries, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Syria.

Soviet 23 mm AA gun
The gun is small, light weight, easily maneuverable, and has wheels that fold, allowing it to be easily loaded on a truck, aircraft, or heavy helicopter.

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