1/35 Sd.Kfz.140 Gepard Flakpanzer 38t

Italeri - 1/35 Sd.Kfz.140 'Gepard' Flakpanzer 38t
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The Sd. Kfz. 140 Flakpanzer 38 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle was developed during World War II using the chassis of the Czechoslovak-designed light tank Panzer 38t. Its primary purpose was to provide the Wehrmacht with an effective means of protecting armored units and moving columns against aerial attacks. The mechanical reliability and maneuverability offered by the 38t chassis served as the technical foundation for mounting a 20 mm Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun on a rotating, shielded platform to protect the crew. The main weapon was often utilized not only against aircraft but also in engaging fixed positions and supporting ground troops in close combat situations. Over time, the Gepard was progressively supplemented in the anti-aircraft role by other self-propelled systems with greater firepower, such as the Wirbelwind and the Ostwind.