MilitaryGepard 1A2
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The Gepard 1A2 is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) system designed to provide close-range air defense for ground forces. It is equipped with twin 35mm Oerlikon KDA autocannons and an integrated radar system for target acquisition and tracking.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Introduced | 1976 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 550 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 47.5 t |
History
Originally introduced in the 1970s, the Gepard has undergone several upgrades, with the 1A2 variant featuring improved fire control and the ability to fire FAPDS ammunition.
Operators
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