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Project
Gepard
TankZone
is provided for tank enthusiasts by tank enthusiasts. We only supply tanks that
we run ourselves. Here's some photos of the Tamiya 1/16 Gepard anti-aircraft tank
we have in our collection.
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is a running model but we are in the process of upgrading some of its components
and add more functionality. The various moving features are synchronised. For
example the twin cannons elevates as the turret rotates. The radar dish at the
rear of the turret is also motorised. We are modifying it for independent movement
using a six channel controller. We may even try to get the tracking radar at the
front of the turret to rotate. |
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1/16 scale Gepard is pre-DMD and came originally with a mechanical speed controller.
This has a tendency to overheat and it has been replace with a more up-to-date
electronic speed controller. As it moves, the turret rotates, the twin guns moves
up and down and the radar dish at the rear of the turret rotates as well. The
gearbox is an ingenius piece of engineering. We will do a more detailed report
on this shortly. We will be keeping you up to date with progress on a regular
basis. Bookmark us now! | |  |
The
Real Metal
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The
Gepard entered West German service in 1976 as a anti-aircraft tank to protect
armoured formations. It is based on the hull from the excellent Leopard 1 battle
tank with reduced armour. The powered turret contains the main twin cannon armament,
ammunition and fire control system and can traverse 360 degrees. The two cannons
are located outside of the turret to avoid the problem of gun gas in the crew
compartment. The acquisition radar at the rear of the turret can traverse 360
degrees and has a range of 19 km. The tracking radar located at the front of the
turret has a limit traverse of 200 degrees with a range of 15 km. This controls
the firing of the twin 35mm guns. each gun fires burst of 20 to 40 rounds at a
rate of 550 rounds per minute with an effective of 3000 m. The Gepard is primarily
a self propelled anti-aircraft gun but has a secondary ground combat capability.
A total of 680 rounds of high explosive incendiary and armour-piercing ammunition
are stowed onboard. |
| Specification: | Gepard
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of Origin | West
Germany | | Crew: | 3:
Commander, Gunner and Driver | | Armament: | Two
35mm cannons and four smoke dischargers | | Performance: | Speed:
65 km/h, Range: 550 km | | Powerplant: | Diesel
engine generating 830 hp at 2,200rpm. | | Dimension: | Overall
Length: 7.68 m, Width: 3.27 m | | Combat
W eight: | 47,000
kg |
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