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Flakpanzer Gepard vs Skyranger 30: how to tell them apart

Two air defence systems that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

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Flakpanzer Gepard

Air defence system, Germany. In service since 1976

What gives it away

Leopard 1 hull with a large turret carrying a 35 mm cannon on each side and a radar dish on top.

Used by

Ukraine, Romania, Brazil (formerly Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Jordan, Qatar)

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Skyranger 30

Air defence system, Germany

What gives it away

Turret with a 30 mm revolver cannon, radar panels and missile pods, on vehicles such as the Boxer, Piranha, Pandur or tracked carriers.

Used by

Germany, Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Hungary (ordered or in service)

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