Gepard Tracked Anti-Aircraft Tank

Gepard Tracked Anti-Aircraft Tank
- Self Propelled AA-Gun -

- Gepard Image A -

Origin: (Real World)
Germany

Games Featured in:
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Ace Combat: Joint Assault

Operators:
Aurelian Army
Emmerian Army
Estovakian Army
Federal Erusian Land Forces
Golden Axe Plan Private Army Forces
Leasath Army & Special Forces
Ustian Army

NOTABLE UNITS:
Miller Unit / Leasath Special Forces (ACX)
Skylla Unit / Leasath Special Forces (ACX)

OVERVIEW:
The Gepard is an autonomous, all-weather capable, Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun. The modernization scheme for the Gepard includes: integration of C3 capabilities; improvement in target engagement with extended combat range, shorter reaction time and better hit and kill probability; and improved self protection. The main thrust of the improvement program was the installation of new fire control systems, command and control management, muzzle velocity measurement device and the certification for new Frangible Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot ammunition (FAPDS) rounds.

The Gepard is equipped with independent search and tracking radars, the search radar installed at the front rear of the turret, and the tracking radar on the rear front of the turret. The radars provide 360° scanning with simultaneous target tracking, clutter suppression, search on the move capability and mono-pulse tracking mode.

The firing system utilizes a digital fire control computer. The miniaturized digital computer uses 32 bit Motorola 68020 microprocessors, single board computers with dedicated arithmetic coprocessors and a command, control and communications (C3) interface. All data handled by the fire control system is related to the fixed vehicle coordinate system.

Ace Combat Info::
These are fielded by Erusea in the Usean Continental War. They are commonly seen in missions 09, 16, 16 and 17 of Ace Combat 04. Fielded by the forces of Ustio during the Belkan War, mainly for defense purposes. Also, fielded by Leasath forces during the Leasath-Aurelia War. A popular weapon for the Skylla Unit.

Vehicle Specifications
Combat Weight: 47.5 t
Length, Guns in 12 O'clock Position: 7.68 m
Width with Track Skirts: 3.71 m
Overall Height, Search Radar in Lowered Position: 3.29 m
Ground Clearance: 0.50 m
Specific Ground Pressure: 28.3 N/sq cm
Engine Output: 610 kw (830 hp DIN)
Maximum Speed: 65 km/h
Range: 550 km

Armament and Ammunition:
Gun :Automatic belt-fed guns
Caliber type: KDA, 35 mm
Length of Barrel: 90 caliber, 3150 mm
Rate of Fire: 2 barrels 1100 rounds per min
AA Ammunition: 320 Rounds per gun
AP Ammunition: 20 Rounds per gun

SOURCES:
- Ace Combat Series (In Game Data)
- Army Technology.com for detailed information on the Gepard.

ACCREDITATION:
- Ribbon Blue for the original article
- Darksabre1 for updated info

*Original Article by Ribbon Blue*