Gepard anti-aircraft gun will help achieve ‘the big victory’ | Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainian soldiers say the Gepard anti-aircraft gun will help achieve ‘the big victory.’
The universal self- propelled anti-aircraft gun can intercept both airborne and land targets.
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[@prb9934]

With a lot of love from Germany ❤Stay safe and strong and win!❤

[@jajamuc]

It was when the Gepards were retired from the German army that I heard about this weapon system for the first time. My thoughts back then: What a waist! Who needed them? Why were they built in the first place? As a big money maker for the weapons manufacturers? My thoughts now: We Germans were so lucky hat we never had to put those Gepards into action. And I am so glad that they are still available to do their job in Ukraine now. I have learned a lot. Slava Ukraini!

[@jajamuc]

@@JimCarner oops, thanks for correcting me. The Gepard is neither waste nor waist 😏

[@Exile1a]

Had the same Idea. But when they got send to Ukraine I began wondering that maybe they would be good against drones. If only the radar was accurate enough. It seems the Radar is perfect for this. And the Gepard has regained a use for murdering drones.

[@williamzk9083]

A modern weapon usually takes 8-12 years develop. If you neglect your defense industry it can be tragic as you see in Ukraine. It's too late to catch up. You feel weak, scared and helpless. You let oppressors like Putin keep oppressing. You make up stories about being anti-war and you end up agreeing with the oppressor. Military weakness lead to a sort of "Stockholm Syndrome" and I think that was happening to Germany.

[@jajamuc]

@@williamzk9083 There‘s a lot of truth to what you say. Let me add another, somewhat personal aspect: I was born 23 years after WW II in former West Germany and my upbringing was shaped by pacifism. In my late teens, I even became a conscientious objector. For me and most people my age it was a given that Germany and military just don‘t go together. On the one hand, we the West Germans feared the Soviets as the biggest threat during the cold war. On the other hand, our country was responsible for millions of Soviets killed in WW II (mostly Ukrainians and Belarusians b.t.w.). This feeling of collective guilt and a responsibility to prevent any future armed conflicts shaped the West German psyche a lot. Now add East Germans to this picture, with a 40 year history of being a „brother nation“ to Russia. This is not an excuse, but some explanation of why it was quite an overcoming for Germans to finally oppose Russian aggression by supplying arms to Ukraine.

[@williamzk9083]

@@jajamuc Pacifism kind of reassured Germany's neighbors and made sense. Germany was always in the position of being seen as a threat or two pacifistic and was not allowed to become normal by ignorance in some elements of the press. At same time its obvious that Russian espionage was already seeking out double standards in our societies and using them to sow ideologies to advantage the,m. Recently Russian Troll farms (run by Wagner and the GRU) have been promoting anti EU politics. -Finally the Euro zone crisis was created by excess spending and bad investment in Portugal, Italy, Spain and Greece frocing Germany, Holland, France to rescue the Euro at the expense of defense. -Finally when Putin invaded Crimea the nuclear powers under Obama and Cameron did nothing. Obama was a weak in this area and wouldn't have happened under any president

[@minyaw1234]

As a German, I'm proud that we finally can have a place in the world where our machinery saves lives. I hope our government keeps up the support. The bravery of Ukrainian soldiers should be a beacon of hope for all of Europe.

[@williamzk9083]

I'm pleased also. German Politicians have neglected German defense and its put all of Europe at risk, feeling weak, vulnerable and scared of standing up to Russia or defending the small Baltic states. -Most of the weapons came purely from German Private Industry such as IRIS/T SM was purely private and the German Military was provided no funds to purchase it. Gepard is a 1970s system which received modernized fire control and radar between 2006-2009 and was then moth balled. Even now the German Government is buying overseas weapons rather than cultivating its own industry. Some of these such as Spike MELS anto tank missile can not be exported because the Israelis don't allow it, just like Switzerland won't provide ammunition. German could have either cooperated with france or developed its own from the excellent technology of the Trigat LR missile.

[@eringobragh6507]

You're not savinf lives. Thousands of these young men are dying. The Russian army are slaughtering them. Only people will save lives.

[@BongoAboutBedfords]

After 20 odd years of ruling Europe via Brussels,Your Country in now in a perilous downward spiral…….basically it’s fkd !!.

[@AgajjsjsnsBBnsbsn-qc8wj]

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[@AgajjsjsnsBBnsbsn-qc8wj]

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[@nanka2002]

German users must be so proud watching this video. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hisredrighthand5212]

How did you know?!

[@MrDael01]

Indeed we are

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

I wished my country could give hundreds of them tomorrow. Maybe Mr.Scholz is willing to allow the newer generation from Rheinmetall to Ukraine. Slava Ukraine! Puck Futin!

[@Withnail1969]

Not enough ammunition for them even if the vehicles were available in hundreds.

[@mitanni0]

@@Withnail1969 Outdated. A new fab in Germany has started production already. Plus, the Swizz have - finally (sigh) - authorized delivering 30 mm AA ammo.

[@stevenparent7886]

Damn right.🇺🇸❤🇺🇦

[@martinstock]

So far 37 Gepards have been delivered. And another 45 will be delivered (albeit not super fast). Futhermore the first Skyranger and Skynext systems are expected to be delivered early 2024 to Ukraine.

[@Withnail1969]

@@mitanni0 No it hasnt. Energy costs are too high in Germany.

[@jameswilker1774]

Germany should be proud. Their legendary ingenuity is being showcased in a war which they’re supporting the right side. Thank you Germany.

[@target8970]

When the weapons are used correctly, they unfold their full potential.

[@TheBezaleel]

Glory to Ukraine !!!

[@frago63]

so glad to see that our old but powerful systems serve you well in defending your country against those agressors. Wish you the best. Fight for your freedom but keep care of yourselfs! A former german Gepard Commander.

[@maxfrere4871]

Looks badass slava UKRAINE 🇺🇦 ❤❤

[@renatob9909]

Even the noise of the engine has some quality in it

[@user-fj2xb8lb7k]

You cant hear the noise when you are dead.

[@renatob9909]

@@user-fj2xb8lb7k so you will soon not hear that

[@ravndrup]

Slava Ukraini

[@dpelpal]

I'm still wondering where Generals Surrenderin' and Gerasimov are. You'd think the russian people would be quite concerned about that lol.

[@carnivore2023]

The Gepards are extremely efficient at shooting down drones and low flying missiles. They are very efficient against planes and helicopters as well if they fly close enough. Hopefully more Gepards and ammo for them can be donated to Ukraine and more crews getting trained on using them well.

[@MrSkyl1ne]

35 have been delivered, 15 more will be delivered soon and before the end of the year Germany with help from the USA want to send an additional 30 gepards.

[@Robolaralobarar]

Could do with 1 in each company attack

[@dpelpal]

We can't get any response from Generals Surovikin or Gerasimov because they've been _arrested._

[@nyhtfall5260]

If the Flakpanzer is a rip-off of the ZSU-23 Shilka - we also have to thank the Russians for their contribution.

[@carnivore2023]

@@MrSkyl1ne It will be great if Ukraine can have 80 Gepards before 2024. That will make a huge difference for their air defense.

[@NhanNguyen-su4fl]

Glory to Ukraine,God bless Ukraine ❤❤

[@alvarvillalongamarch3894]

Boy,if these guys aren't motivated,then who is?If we can hand over the weapons they need,victory is forthcomming!Best regards from Spain.Your troops and wounded guys are doing great here,with the love and appreciation from all our men in uniform and civilians.

[@jrobertsoneff]

Franco would have loved them.

[@tellyboy17]

It may be a 50 year old antique but it still looks straight from Star Wars.

[@jameswilker1774]

And well taken care of.

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

If we design weapons you can be sure they work. Best regards and massive bounty! 🇩🇪 Edit: The Gebhards should be used to clean trenches by using airburst munition. LASER rangefinder and muzzle sensor will be very efficient.

[@yourstruly4817]

Gepard

[@pjhgerlach]

Old machines but still very effective. Jack of all trades.

[@Emperor_Hood1994]

@@yourstruly4817 i think he wrote Gebhards cuz this is more or less how you would pronounce it if said in English cuz you cant expect non German Speaker to pronounce Flakpanzer Gepard ^^ Just a guess i also could be completely wrong

[@Mediumdave1983]

​@@Emperor_Hood1994Either way, danke schone zu Deutschland und Der Deutschen volk! 👍🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦✊

[@dieterbohlen8316]

Mal abgesehen vom G36. Aber mit Schmiergeld läuft auch in D das Geschäft für Heckler & Koch.

[@patrikfloding7985]

This is an awesome weapon.

[@flashnfantasy]

2012 Gepards retired 2022 Gepards have first combat mission

[@HingerlAlois]

Retired by Germany, they’re still in active service in Brazil, Romania, Jordan and Qatar.

[@salenddeo9099]

Goid bless Ukrainian Soldier 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@josephnulley6808]

Good report.......thanks Germany

[@SNOWDONTRYFAN]

Noted that the USA is now seriously thinking about delivering ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

[@dpelpal]

You'd think there'd be a comment about it by Gerasimov or Surovikin....but they're missing!

[@NealX_Gaming]

Long overdue.

[@chettmannley7949]

If they’re “thinking” about it, it means it’s already in process Can’t wait to cross another katsap red line! It’s mere moments until they raise their heads to the sky for a collective wail and declare again that they have nukes for the 9283728th time

[@williamzk9083]

Funding for ATACMS has been approved by Congress. It's an old missile nearing the end of its life. It is being replaced by the Precision Strike Missile in 2025 so in reality its really got only about 5% of its value. There are perhaps 3500 available so the US could early give 500. It seems ridiculous to hold back on it now that Britain has released the incredibly effective Stormshadow. The Russians will probably be able to intercept it but they won't get all and they will need to redeploy their weapons further back. Their Helicopter bases will be vulnerable, air field, bridges, SAM system etc. They'll compliment Stomshadow and maybe the Naval Strike Missile and Taurus nicely.

[@eddapultstab2078]

It seems like old school AA vehicle's still have a vital role to play on the modern battlefield.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

What a mean machine, just what i have been looking for to drive to from work with no problem and no overtaking by others, No I do not want the bullets, I am a peaceful man and yet I fully support and pray for total victory and freedom for the Ukrainian people

[@dpelpal]

Russian Generals Gerasimov and Surrenderin' are missing.😔

[@APW554]

Maybe paintballs would be good for drivers who don’t say thanks for letting them out of side roads,also the ones that push in queues Whilst everyone else waits…..

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@APW554 Ha Ha that is true

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@dpelpal That will come

[@Mediumdave1983]

Glory to the heroes who defend their people from Russian terror bombing, and big thanks to Germany (and her allies) for helping to supply these fantastic defence systems! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🌻✊

[@dpelpal]

Now General Surrenderin' has been _arrested._ This kind, gentle man gave back Kherson Oblast when it really mattered.😪

[@luisrodrigues2409]

Designed in the 60's and put to service in the 70's, for NATO's standards it's obsolete, but still a wonderful weapon...NATO is decades head of everyone! Victory is ours💪🏻🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧✌🏻

[@UnessasryGestures]

Great peice of kit to have the Gepard, with its two 35mm Oerlikon GDF autocannons. Lovely jubbley.

[@williamzk9083]

The more modern version of these guns have programming ring near the muzzle velocity sensor for programmable air burst ammunition called AHEAD that is far more effective. The replacement is the SkyShield 30 and SkyShield 35 which has programmable air burst ammunition but AESA radar in the turret sides to track and destroy not only supersonic missiles but swarming micro drones. .

[@TCK71]

Wonderful German engineering.

[@target8970]

other countries also have good techniques

[@hymns4ever197]

I had a bit of a rush myself when I saw those first tracers going up followed by an explosion. Pretty cool.

[@stevenparent7886]

Good job Germany, I hope these Gepards will help Ukraine.

[@Al_Prazolam]

May God bless these warriors for freedom.

[@64much]

4:06 "I'm motivated by the fact that some unknown came to our land and want to take it." A good definition of ruSSians for at least three centuries... Slava Ukraïni! 🇺🇦 💙💛

[@DachshundDogStarluck19]

These Flakpanzer Gepards truly make the original Soviet-era ZSU-23-4 Shilkas obsolete (Ukraine's modernized Shilkas are still good though). Thank you, Germany and other pro-Ukrainian allied countries for donating these impressive German-made self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine! Слава Україні! Героям Слава! 💙💙 💛💛 З повагою, США!

[@mikelewis-hart5033]

If anyone has any more Gephards, please express to Ukraine asap. Much appreciated, The finest army in Ukraine. Slava Ukraine.

[@wavydavy9816]

Incredible to think that most of these guys would never have dreamed of joining the army and having to learn all of this crazy stuff. Total respect for all of them for stepping up when the challenge presented itself. Slava Ukraine uk

[@anthonyd4341]

Yes, from greeting guests with a smile to killing invaders. But these guys don't have the luxury of thinking too much about the irony.

[@Robolaralobarar]

Without these guys and guns ,ukraine would be taking a lot.more hits. Definitely one of the main Cogs in the wheel . All heros 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@rogersutton1768]

Always loved the look of the Flakpanzer Gepard

[@captainhadd0ck]

Slava Ukraini! 💙💛

[@joneshgw6378]

Every1 thought the Gepard is outdate... and yet it came back from the dead and showed who is boss.

[@CockWomble1000]

Let’s do this guys!!!

[@Lordnumptynous]

More pretty please💙💛

[@ancliuin2459]

It gives me so much satisfation that one of my favourite vehicles can finally show what it can do, and do it in the hands of motivated, smart, resourceful people on the good side of history. Слава Україні!

[@NealX_Gaming]

I love how the Gepard is basically the Gatling Tank from Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge XD

[@abouttime25]

I am a Desert Storm veteran. I remember that we did not have any defense against incoming SCUD missiles. We tried to use the older Patriot missile system against them and found the Patriot missiles to be successful in this new mission. They were antiaircraft missiles not anti rocket missiles. We were lucky. I am glad to see that you are also able to use older equipment for a new role that I am sure the Gepard was not designed for. When it was designed and produced there were no drones used in war nor did they think of low flying cruise missiles. Good luck and great job in adapting old equipment for new jobs.

[@kkrolik2106]

Ukrainian army equally happy about received Polish ZSU-23-4MP Biała

[@glintongordon6811]

Every month it's something else... People are tired

[@hookybrickshooky9529]

Please more big cats for Ukraine!

[@saibalmitra776]

Last year HIMARS was going to bring victory to Ukraine. Early this year it were Leopld-2 tanks. Now it is the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. Half a year later it may be F-16s. And before we know it, we'll have Ukraine vs. Russia in a similar situation as South-Korea vs. North Korea where one side as better and more modern arms and should on paper be able to defeat the other side, but with the costs of such a victory being so high that it leads to a permanent stalemate.

[@Burkhard_Ehnes]

It's so sad. More than 25 years after army service everyday with the impressive sound of these fascinating mashines litterally in front of the dormitory windows I have to hear them again. For more than a quarter of a century I naively and wrongly never thought I'd had to hear them again. I'd never believed, they'd be needed again. Now all versions of them all the sudden have to do what they have been designed, built and bought for. They still sound overwhelming. But now it is less fascination than horror. Because they make sense.

[@jhwheuer]

Stood 100m from it in Putlos.S till have a ringing in my ears.

[@anthonydebski5814]

SO pleased to finally see Gepard in ACTION!!...sitting in garages for 40 years, THIS IS IT'S DESTINY!!...a superb and effective design, excellent weapons set and ammunition built for quality....SLAVA UKRAINE!

[@robbie4084]

What a weapon wow Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@blackterminal]

Thanks for this video.

[@vicmorrison8128]

Slava 🇺🇦

[@user-zm8oy8ce3k]

Victory to Ukraine❤❤❤

[@pakpala1]

Slava Ukraine !!!!

[@smoozerish]

Slava ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️

[@guydreamr]

Air defense will be key as Ukraine ramps up its counteroffensive.

[@target8970]

There will be no Ukrainian victory without air power

[@guydreamr]

@@target8970 More difficult without aviation supremacy for sure, but good air defense is achievable using other methods as well. More Gephardts, and also GLSDB rockets to strike helicopter bases along with the copters themselves, for instance. Perun has just come out with a great video on the counteroffensive which thoroughly addresses these issues.

[@hardyvonwinterstein5445]

Yeah these German AA guns were always great. The Wirbelwind or the Möbelwagen shot through everything except the heaviest armour in WW2. I know that from Sudden Strike 2.

[@piushalg8175]

These guns are actually Swiss guns, developped by Oerlikon-Contraves. And this company also coordinated the construction of the whole system.

[@ddshiranui]

@@piushalg8175 The manufacturer and coordinator of the Gepard SPAAG was/is KMW. If it had been Oerlikon, Germany would have likely not been able to donate this system to Ukraine, as at the time these vehicles were built the company had not yet been bought by Rheinmetall but was an independent Swiss contractor.

[@piushalg8175]

@@ddshiranui I stand by my statement that the canons were developped by Oerlikon Contraves and the coordination of the construction of the Gepard system was done by this very company. But this happend half a century ago. Are you familiar wit the so called Oerlkon Zwillingskanone?

[@ddshiranui]

@@piushalg8175 Hmm ... that particular name doesn't ring a bell, I only know that Oerlikon has been a world leader in anti-air guns at the very least since WW2 (practically found on all Allied and even many Imperial-Japanese warships before the IJN switched to domestic derivatives) -- and of course of the bureau's involvement in the current Skynex/Skyranger program

[@nicolas2419]

@@ddshiranui About the IJN, the Oerlikon FF and domestic derivatives were used for embarked aircraft, not on warships (or rarely). The main light AA gun of IJN warships was a Japanese derivative of the French 25mm Hotchkiss AA guns.

[@PerriBamrah]

forward! for victory!

[@user-df9kv3tp4i]

Tack

[@robveenenberg7053]

Germans developed these from a couple of hundred (only!) Wirbelwind, Möbelwagen, Ostwind which were very effecive against aircraft, infantry and light armored vehicles in WW2: their tremendous firepower obliterated the enemy when engaged. Each panzer division had only 4 of these valuable pieces to protect at least 1000-1500 AFV and trucks.

[@sentinelvixen7936]

What do the swords mean under the airplane stencils?

[@kevinoliver788]

Wow another game changer.

[@dpelpal]

I think HIMARS changed the game! Ukraine smashed russia and took back all of Kharkiv in Kherson. And now russia's generals ARE MISSING. _WHERE ARE GENERALS SURRENDERIN' AND GERASIMOV??_

[@kevinoliver788]

@@dpelpal well they are good but so are the ones Russia uses they aren't going to change anything Ukraine has too few of them while Russia has control of the skies any large scale movement is prone to air strike from jets helicopters and drones and Russia outguns Ukraine in artillery by at least 6-1. Plus they are defending and as it was pointed out countless times when Ukraine was defending bakhmut the attacking force is likely to loose three times as many men as the defenders.

[@aka99]

Gepard reminds of a thing in movie Transformers. Also the radarfront reminds of the face of a dragonfly mutant.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Give them more!

[@micaeloliveira2727]

More will be arriving soon 😅😅 problem is the bullets the Switzerland does supply their stock and doesn't let allies to 😢😢 great defensive military

[@neilfoster9517]

Every military needs a similar system on any vehicle that can take the weapon. Old, simple, effective. So many similar systems can be quickly modified and improved

[@0Turbox]

The new sky ranger system is better.

[@rickstevenson9585]

A weapon no one thought would ever be used or have a purpose.

[@47dung]

SLAVA UKRAINE

[@DanielCool-qg2bm]

Okay that's what I'm talking about. Now I smell victory.

[@asturiancetorix2552]

Those things are old, but they can turn into dust anything that is flying low.

[@AxelWerner]

BLESS YOU❤‍🔥🔱 , AND BLESS THE GERMAN GEPARD 😼!! May you take down many prey.

[@yeetnoodle9668]

If they have to, they can probably use those Gepards as infantry support or against lightly armored vehicles.

[@kungfuscubabape953]

Freedom heros

[@AyebeeMk2]

not bad for a piece of kit from the 70's, the chassis from the 60's, only the electronics and (probably) theammo are modern

[@Digmen1]

Germany needs to start makig Gephard Mkiis they will be very useful in all future wars.

[@soyyo85]

Слава Україні

[@TemplarX2]

Does the chassis needs to be that big though? Seems too heavy for mass production. Maybe a single gun and smaller chassis would be better in the future.

[@honnebombll]

Its the chassis of the Leopard 1, it was chosen simply because it was available in large numbers and no extra production line was necessary. Furthermore if the Main Battle Tank, The Gepard and support vehicles of all kinds use the same chassis logistics and repair is much easier. But you are right the replacement is a wheeled much smaller vehicle with just one gun.

[@robertheyes3975]

Go Ukraine

[@larrynivren8139]

Old Lady is just doing what she was designed for: stop russian invasion

[@AK-ej5ml]

Hopefully Germany has managed to ramp ammo production to a level where the Gepards are not sitting idle.

[@jiffypoo5029]

On top of taking out cruise missiles, helicopters and drones the Gepard guns would decimate armored vehicles and infantry. Hopefully Ukraine gets a steady ammo supply from the new Rheinmetall factory in Germany.

[@ianworley8169]

Can there ever be a better way to defend your people? Slava Ukraini Heroyam Slava.

[@lordsway7190]

Another game changer 😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulyosef7550]

😍👍

[@JonasWaldmensch]

🇩🇪🇺🇦👑💜

[@rstefan1821]

indeed finally some weapon systems manage to prove more effective than expected. the question is for a front line of 1000km+ does the Uaf or their proxy masters enough quantity of those wonder weapon systems to supply???? because a few units or dozens of such weapon systems would sitting ducks and insufficient to cover defense needs

[@user-mg8tw7yo4f]

Germans pump out some great kit.

[@target8970]

Let's put it this way not only the Germans here you have to see Europe

[@johnosullivan2197]

More failure like the Himars and leopard tanks ?

[@shaemariFarrant]

KRASHIAN DE VOUROUGH!

[@Cohowarren]

Countries should be see how valuable old flak guns are. Anyone remember USA Sargent York AA platform?

[@DS9TREK]

Why is the guy in the thumbnail swearing at the camera?

[@lorenzcassidy3960]

This beauty purrs just like the feline after whom it was named. 😼

[@4rah46]

Hope the driver doesn’t grab the gun barrel when it’s hot!! Slava Urkraine

[@zoundsic]

got our camouflaged gear lads, lets paint white crosses on it to make it harder for the enemy to spot.

[@HighDefBNG]

Drone melter.

[@johncleere6293]

Go go Ukraine 🇺🇦 you will defeat Russia 🇷🇺

[@micheledimond]

So, this is different than Leopard? Or was hearing the name wrong?? Pretty cool

[@heraklesnothercules.]

Leopard is an MBT (Main Battle Tank); Gepard is a self-propelled anti-aircraft system.

[@micheledimond]

@@heraklesnothercules. Thanks for clarifying and educating me!

[@saba1030]

​@@micheledimond The chassy of the Gepard is a Leopard 1 😊

[@micheledimond]

@@saba1030 ok, thanks. Amazing what kind of equipment can be altered for other purposes, isn't it?!

[@martinstock]

@@micheledimond The reason that there are still so many retired Leopard 1 tanks in warehouses of various companies is exactly due to this. As a MBT the Leopard 1 is outdated (canon, armor) - but the chassy and engine are a very reliable design.

[@sekoudiaby5514]

Can Germany gives more it.

[@user-os9vi4um9g]

Слава Украине 🎉

[@ericconnor8419]

I hope we can keep them supplied with ammunition. It is a great weapon but it shoots 1100 rounds a minute, last time they only got 6000.