MilitaryGepard
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The Gepard is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) system designed to protect ground units from low-flying aircraft and helicopters. It features a Leopard 1 tank chassis fitted with a rotating turret armed with two 35mm Oerlikon KDA cannons.
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
Developed during the Cold War, the Gepard served as a cornerstone of West German air defense and has seen continued service with various nations, including recent deployments to Ukraine.
Operators
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