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M53/59/70 Lizard
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: |
Czechoslovakia |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1959 |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: Praga (Prague Automobile Factory, Ltd.); Body/Armor: Czechoslovak State Arsenals |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Armament: | (2) 30mm Cannon |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
The official name of this self-propelled anti-aircraft gun in Czech is
PLDvK vz. M53/59 Jesterka (Lizard). It is also often referred to
as the "Praga", which comes from the manufacturer of the vehicle's
chassis/automotive components. The base vehicle of the Lizard was
the Praga V3S 6x6 Truck. An interesting option for this vehicle is
the removal of the gun and turret for ground use. The M53/70 was an upgraded vehicle, specifically fitted with an improved fire control system. However, it appears to only have been marketed and none sold. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos (Taken at the Imperial War Museum- Duxford) | Major (Retired) Don Allen - Orleans, Ontario Canada |
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M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos (Taken at the Technik Museum Pütnitz-
Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany) |
Roger Greenaway - Margate, UK |
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M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos (Taken at Vojenské technickém muzeum Lešany-
Czech Republic) |
Roger Greenaway |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos (Taken at the Imperial War Museum- Duxford) | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos | Peter Kernan |
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M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos |
James Loop Collection via Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos (Taken at the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum - Cairns) | McKenna35- Fort Collins, Colorado USA |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos | Mirosalv Netik via Dave Haugh |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos | Ulrich Rohrbach via Dave Haugh |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Information & Photos | Federation of American Scientists |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Information & Photos | Global Security.org |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Information & Photos | Military Factory.com |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Information & Photos | Weapon Systems.net |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Line Drawings | The Blue-Prints.com |
| M53/59 Lizard SPAAG Photos | The Silicon Valley Scale Modelers (IPMS/USA) via Vladamir Yukobov |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Croatian Army Vehicles 1991-1995: Part 1 Colors and Markings, A Pictoral History | Boris Greguric & Vojislav Jereb |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (Harper-Collins Publishers) | Christopher F. Foss |
| Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles In Service | B.T. White |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| M53/59 Praga SPAAG Model Kit (72119) | Armada Hobby | 1/72 | Resin |
| M53/59 Praga SPAAG Model Kit (35C138) | Panzershop | 1/35 | Resin/Multi-Media. |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| "Tanks & AFV's in Bosnia #2 - ARBiH" (35-C1124 | Star-Decals | 1/35 | Decals. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
