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What is Gepard?
Gepard, meaning “cheetah” in a number of languages, may refer to: Flakpanzer Gepard, a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. Flakpanzer 38(t), German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun used in World War II. Gepárd anti-materiel rifle, a family of Hungarian heavy sniper rifles.
When was the Flakpanzer Gepard made?
1960s
The Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard (“anti-aircraft armoured fighting vehicle ‘Cheetah'”, better known as the Flakpanzer Gepard) is an all-weather-capable German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG). It was developed in the 1960s, fielded in the 1970s, and has been upgraded several times with the latest electronics.
How many Gepard are there?
Gepard-class frigate
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Cost | 11661E (Gepard 3.9 batch I): US$175 million per ship 11661E (Gepard 3.9 batch II): US$350 million per ship (price included ammunition, maintenance packages signed between Vietnam and Russia) |
| Built | 1991–2016 |
| Planned | 10 |
| Completed | 6 |
How good is Gepard tank?
In terms of mobility, the Gepard has a top speed of 40 miles per hour and can go 342 miles on a tank of gas. Germany, Belgium, and Chile acquired and retired the Gepard. The Netherlands acquired several as well, and they’re still ready for use.
Is the Gepard a tank?
Though it is called a tank, the Gepard is more a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) or self-propelled air defence system (SPAD), essentially a mobile vehicle with dedicated anti-aircraft capability.
How effective is the Flakpanzer Gepard?
The guns are 90 calibers (3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)) long, with a muzzle velocity of 1,440 m/s (4,700 ft/s) (FAPDS—Frangible Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot rounds), giving an effective range of 5,500 m.
Which tanks is Germany sending to Ukraine?
Under Germany’s deal with Prague, the Czech Republic is set to receive 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and one Leopard tank recovery vehicle in exchange for sending Soviet tanks to Ukraine.