Switzerland Germany
Gepard 35mm SP AA Gun System
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

Gepard
GENERAL DATA
 Gepard
Alternative Designations5PFZ-B2L, FlakPz 1A2 (upgrade variant)
Country of OriginSwitzerland, Germany
RoleAir defense
Date Of Introduction1976
Crew3
Combat Weight50.7 tons (46 mt)
Length, Hull 23.49 ft (7.16 m)
Width, Overall 10.66 ft (3.25 m)
Height, Radar Up 13.88 ft (4.23 m)
Height, Radar Down 9.88 ft (3.01 m)
PERFORMANCE
 Gepard
Engine830 hp (619 kw) diesel
Range342 miles (550 km)
Road Speed40 mph (65 km/h)
Cross Country Speed?
Swim SpeedN/A
Fording Depth7.4 ft (2.25 m)
PROTECTION
 Gepard
Armor1.6 in (40 mm)
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemYes
Smoke Equipment8 smoke grenade launchers
ARMAMENT
Gepard
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
Two 35x228mm KDA cannons Turret; Twin belt feed 680
HEI, HEI-T, SAPHEI-T, FAPDS (for upgrades), APDS-T, APFSDS-T
FIRE CONTROL
 Gepard
Fire Control SystemEADS digital computer-based
Main Gun StabilizationFire on move
RangefinderND Yag (1.06µ) laser
Infrared SearchlightN/A
RadarSiemens manufacture target acquisition
Detection Range: 9.3 miles (15 km)
Frequency Band: S
Search on the Move: Yes
RadarTarget tracking
Detection Range: 9.3 miles (15 km).  Tracking Range: 9.3 miles (15 km)
Frequency Band: Ku

NOTES

Uses a Leopard 1 tank chassis. Auxiliary power unit has 90hp (67 kw) engine.

Gepard

VARIANTS

KMW is developing an upgrade with 2x Stinger MANPADS missile launchers added to a gun, and integrated with the FCS.
Gepard 1A2
Upgrade variant with new FCS, including stabilized thermal sight and video auto-tracker, integrated C2, increased range, reduced reaction time, and FAPDS ammunition.
Gepard CA1
Dutch variant (also called 95 Cheetah) uses Signaal I-band MTI radar and dual I-band K-band tracking radars.
PRTL-35mm GWI
Upgrade Dutch variant, with upgrades similar to 1A2 and new radios, but with different radars. Range with FAPDS is claimed to be 3,500-4,500m.