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Flakpanzer Gepard vs 2K22 Tunguska: 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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2K22 Tunguska

Air defence system, Soviet Union. In service since 1982

What gives it away

Tracked chassis with a large turret carrying two twin 30 mm cannons and missile boxes, plus a rear search radar.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine, India

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