The Gepard Flakpanzer is based on the Leopard 1 tank chassis. By Staff Writer
The Gepard Flakpanzer is derived from the Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank chassis and serves as a mobile anti-aircraft artillery piece. It features twin-35mm main guns and can fire a variety of air-exploding ammunition including APHE (Armor-Piercing High Explosive) and HEI (High Explosive Incendiary) rounds. The primary purpose of a system like the Gepard is to combat low-flying ground attack craft and rotary aircraft.
The Gepard Flakpanzer utilizes the same powerpack of the Leopard 1 main battle tank and is operated by a crew of three comprising of a commander, gunner and driver. A separate powerpack is included and is needed to drive the tracking system. The turret features a fire control system, tracking and search radar systems. The system is capable of 550 rounds per minute and has a maximum effective range of 3,500 meters (nearly 2.2 miles).
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1974
Designation:Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard (Flakpanzer) Classification Type:Twin-35mm Anti-Aircraft Self-Propelled Artillery Contractor:Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Munich, Germany Country of Origin: Germany Number Built: 492
Gepard - Variant of the Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank, utilizing the Leopard 1 chassis; fitted with 2 x 35mm Oerlikon autocannons; 10-cylinder MTU multi-fuel diesel engine.
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