Tamiya Flakpanzer Gepard
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-35099
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The Tamiya Flakpanzer Gepard (part number HC-35099) focuses on the German anti-aircraft system centred around the Oerlikon-Contraves 35mm armament. Originating in the early 1960s, the configuration led to the production Flakpanzer Gepard following prototype evaluation.
About the Gepard System
- The basis is the Oerlikon-Contraves 35mm system, developed and put into production in the early 1960s.
- Two prototypes were produced during the 1960s before the selected configuration moved forward.
- The production Gepard was essentially a standard Leopard with its turret replaced by the Oerlikon-Contraves twin 35/90mm AA turret and associated auxiliary equipment.
This item highlights the distinctive twin-gun AA turret mounted on the proven Leopard chassis, offering an informative look at a notable self-propelled anti-aircraft platform.
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The Basis of the Gepard weapon system is the remarkable Oerlikon-Contraves 35mm which was developed and put into production in the early 1960's. During the 1960's, two prototypes were produced. The Oerlikon, which was chosen for production, became the Flakpanzer Gepard, which was essentially a standard Leopard with the ordinary turret replaced by the Oerlikon-Contraves twin 35/90mm AA turret and associated auxiliary equipment.
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-35099
- Barcode: 4950344995516
- Scale: 1:35
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