German Gepard Protecting Ukrainian Skies from Russian Drone Attacks

Many predict that this winter in Ukraine will be even more difficult than the previous one. While the Russian army is building up resources to attack infrastructure, air defense units are preparing for active work. We joined the crew of the Gepard, a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, to find out how such an old machine is useful here in Ukraine.
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[@YaBoiFetz]

It's funny that we Germans already decommissioned the tank in 2012 because there was no real threat that would have made it necessary to continue using it. Ten years later and the threat from drones is so great that many people wish we had never decommissioned the vehicle. Greetings from Germany and good hunting

[@fj1659]

But there wars no money to buy these Boxer-Based AA Systems.

[@xeon39688]

​@@JimCarnerprobably only because it's cheaper lol

[@mckappe]

Gli orchi stanno venendo a prendervi.

[@eddgar-ce3md]

@@xeon39688 The Skyranger is both cheaper and better. The Gepard uses old radars, canons and ammo. The Skyranger can shoot programmable AHEAD ammo and has better, more modern radars and targeting computers. It needs less rounds to down a target. The maintenance of the system is much cheaper and it can be mounted on any platform.

[@jansix4287]

We decommissioned it not because there were no threats, but because modern fighter jets fly too fast and too high to be hit by cannon fire. And with an active radar mounted on top Gepard is constantly revealing its position, painting a big red target on the tank. 🎯 Gepard is only useful in Ukraine, because the Russian Air Force is complete trash. They should’ve been able to win the air war over Ukraine, but they didn’t. 🤷

[@Andrea-bu3vn]

I think no one thought that this old cat has still sharp claws after so many years. My most respect for the Crew!🫡👍💪

[@lightningleaf23]

With the rise in cheap drones they ll probably build an advanced version of this as it’s not cost effective to use missiles

[@Renard380]

It is facing technologies the same age as his, it's like a war in the past..

[@lightningleaf23]

@@Renard380 it’s facing drones that are new but are basic but using a 1 million dollar missile to shoot a cheap drone isn’t cost effective which is why I can see them being manufactured again

[@jeckjeck3119]

@@lightningleaf23 Ukraine is a perfect place to test those new anti drone weapons.

[@KBKriechbaum]

Except the people that know the vehicle. It was absolutely never a secret that this system is highly capable.

[@erwinsegers3696]

In 1980's i was tank commander on Gepard in 14A Spich Germany (Belgian AA unit stationed there) i know it is a very capable machine

[@javaskin]

Greetings fom Köln/Bonn and thank you for your service.

[@AS-pb6sw]

I was in Germany in 81-92

[@mattteee2973]

Cool, I have visited Camp Spich many times from the UK for work. I knew it was formerly Belgian Army but never knew what unit type.

[@mikebaginy8731]

Camp Spich is now an expanding industrial estate. Living in Troisdorf I often hike through the Wahner Heide enjoying the countryside. Many changes have occurred here in the past 40 years.

[@paulvangestel]

And our Belgian formidable politicians and political promoted generals decided that the Gepard was outdated and to costly so they sold them all, leaving us with nothing.

[@Apophis1966]

Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland, ich bin seit 35 Jahren bei Rheinmetall als Dipl. Ing´. beschäftigt. Schön zu sehen, das unsere Systeme helfen Menschenleben zu retten.

[@grossmeister1181]

45 Jahre alter Gepard zerstört neueste Drohnen-Technologie. Herrlich! Gute Arbeit!

[@petereggerstedt4356]

Und kommt der Feind ins Land hinein ...RHEINMETALL hat eine Antwort darauf.👏👍✌💪

[@Apophis1966]

@@grossmeister1181 Wenn man überlegt, das das Folgeradar von 1978 stammt, ist das schon erstaunlich, das es in großen Teilen aus Verbundwerkstoffen gefertigte und im Radarquerschnitt viel kleinere Ziele, als die Damals bekannten, auffindet und das auf bis zu 4 Km.

[@Davidt1066]

Wenn das so weitergeht wird die Republik Rheinmetall ausgerufen :D Mal ernsthaft: gute Arbeit!

[@Portroyal77]

Die Fabrik, ist eine grossartige idee und Zielscheibe fuer Kinzal. Bin mir sicher dass ein Russicher Dipl.Ding schon das Leitsystem programiert.

[@Ringoround]

Have always admired the Gepard since i saw it in a Tamiya Model Catalogue back in 1983... cool piece of kit with kick ass ability... and so glad it can step up to the plate today and provide effective air defense capability.

[@asdasdasddgdgdfgdg]

Oh Tamiya catalogues... Brings back so many memories😢

[@Phonographische]

As a boy I was enthusiastic about building both the Gepard and the Marder in 1977 when they were just released as models by Tamiya. Unfortunately, I no longer have either of them, but I am still amazed that the originals have stood the test of time to this day.

[@Bathtubcrocodile]

​@@PhonographischeI'm revisiting model kit building for stress relief. Gepard is still available. In fact there are thousands of ground units avivable today. I'm getting the Gepard. I even saw a "Ukrainian" Leopard 2 with Ukraine symbols and 200+ of contact armor pieces 😊 Slava Ukraine.

[@minimax9452]

War is no Game...people are dyin....

[@Bathtubcrocodile]

@@minimax9452 Yeah we know that. This is a separate discussion about the Gepard as a combat vehicle and it is saving Ukrainian lives every day. It might be one of the few vehicles stopping carnage instead of inflicting it. I follow this tragic war very closely. To think a vehicle is fascinating is not the same as disrespecting fallen soldiers and belittle the horrors of war.

[@flashnfantasy]

The US has bought 60 Gepards to bring them back into service, which makes a total of 110 Gepards in Ukraine. The fact that even the US put Gepards on their list says already a lot. But that basically all operational Gepards are in the Ukraine in combat mission (with the exception of those of brazil), this is an accolade to this old machine.

[@kankerbende]

For what I have heard, they are ex Dutch military. That means they have a different rader system. You can see in this war, if something stil can fire/shoot it stil can be used ! And that's why i am not happy that The Netherlands ( i am Dutch) sold their tank and PRTLs ( Dutch name for the Gepard ) It stands for: Pantser Rups Tegen Luchtdoelen. Witch translate like: Armour tracked against air targets

[@purplestrawberrysunset]

the USA's own anti air system M247 Sergeant York was so bad that I'm not surprised that they like this thing.

[@sammiller6631]

@@kankerbende It seems the Dutch are not happy about something all the time.

[@Leopardipzg]

@@kankerbende Don't worry, your Leopards found a good home in Finland :-) We don't have Gepards to cover them, but instead the more efficient British Marksman on Leopard 2 chassis.

[@strenggeheim6672]

Es ist eine Schande diese hervorragenden Waffen solchem korrupten Naziviehzeug zu überlassen. 🤮👎🏻

[@grossmeister1181]

Imagine getting your newest drone technology destroyed by 45 year old German engineering, hahahahahaha

[@petereggerstedt4356]

Shit happens ,quality never really gets old .These Shaheds are not high end and the Gepard shows Iran that german engineering is more than 40 years ahead of them 😉.

[@FatallyAttractive]

It shows how strong Germany war machines are until now

[@hotdog9262]

targeting is probably upgraded

[@wiryantirta]

at this point Saint Gepard, protector of Ukrainian skies, also needs its own merch and stickers...

[@tamasgyorffy1]

agree!!

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

I thought the ghost of Kiev was the protector of the ukrainian skies

[@za83]

Свой Ланцет ему нужен или Герань-2.

[@Apollonos]

@@za83 Почему? «Гепард», кажется, отлично справляется со своей задачей.

[@za83]

@@Apollonos разрушенные объекты военной и околовоенной инфраструктуры бывшей "украины" тому немые свидетели🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-gl5kf9jh1y]

Sehr gut 🇩🇪👍 vielen dank liebe scholz und super Deutschland 🇩🇪👍 Slava 🇺🇦✌️

[@thVatnikSuperbonkerRgt]

Hoffe man sendet doch noch die Taurus… bin so wütend auf mein Land 😢

[@YaBoiFetz]

You're welcome

[@galactic-guy]

​@@thVatnikSuperbonkerRgtDa kann ich dir nur zustimmen. War bisher eigentlich ganz zufrieden mit der Hilfe für die Ukraine aber man könnte und sollte noch sehr viel mehr tun.

[@b0w3rick43]

​@@galactic-guystimme da voll zu, man muss noch mehr tun!...wenigstens die Taurus sollten so schnell wie möglich geliefert werden

[@rainerzufall101]

@@thVatnikSuperbonkerRgt Du laberst einen Käse... Taurus wäre genau so ein Gamechanger bzw. eben Rohrkrepierer wie all die anderen Wunderwaffen die geliefert wurden.

[@bartmannn6717]

I like the thought of having built a weird looking, clunky old cold war contraption that was never actively used and then decommissioned, after accumulating the dust of decades. I have never even heard of it before. And all of a sudden, after already being declared dead, it gets a real and very useful purpose, showing the world its capabilities. Not standing in a museum, but saving lives and being really good at it, too! Go, old warthog!

[@KBKriechbaum]

Not weird looking, not clunky. Wasn't declared dead, other armies still fielding it. The only reason for it to be decommissioned was the short sighted, naive and clueless german governments of the last 20 years.

[@XeL.B.]

Old but Gold... in Close Range ~5km its just a Beast.

[@bruceferry6229]

What was old is new. With the explosion of drone warfare the Gepard has been thrust back into service and of course defense industry is producing new auto cannon versions. The Gepard is effective and it's just super cool! Ukraine, Romania and Brazil are the only current operators as Ukraine's allies buy back and refurbish them for Ukraine. Plus Romania is right next door and I'm sure they could cooperate on maintenance etc. All around it's awesome!

[@fiendishrabbit8259]

The main drawback is that the Leopard 1 is a much too complicated and heavy chassis for the work it's doing today in ukraine. Modern autocannon airdefences (like PASARS-16, Skyranger 30/35, LVKV9040 or the Russian Pantsir) tend to use lighter chassis. We'll probably see more SPAAGs similar to PASARS-16 (although capable of using smart ammunition like the 3P/AHEAD). We might see higher calibers (for bigger rounds with more tungsten pellets and longer range), but probably not anything the size of the 76mm Otomelara as those require bigger vehicles to be mounted on. The integrated radar in the Gepard is a nice feature (which makes it self-sufficient), but the radar has so much longer range than the gun that we're probably going to see a move towards batteries using a single radar and multiple gun-carriages (with the guncarriages using lighter and cheaper optical targeting systems).

[@tilmerkan3882]

​@@fiendishrabbit8259 that radar makes it a perfect scout to alert the 2nd and 3rd line for the need of follow up air defence. It might give the extra minute to position against overwhelming numbers of Shaheed

[@PuffoChile]

Amazing design from 70s that stills show how effective it’s. For sure eats it’s ammo rack fairly quickly

[@hape3862]

Not really. A Shahed drone only takes a handful of shots.

[@esbenm6544]

The days of wasting lots of rounds just to track targets are largely in the past. Modern targeting systems will track several drones and enables it to target them with accurate bursts. Photos or short videos can give the impression they're always burning through rounds at an extreme pace but often it only needs to fire at one drone for a few seconds. For missiles, all that counts is how much it can fire in 15-20 seconds, then it will either be succesful or be too late.

[@recruitsnyder13]

They fire 6 - 10 shells to hit a drone. And now ammo supply issues seem to be resolved, more Gepards are on their way (US bought 60 from Jordan which need to be repaired/refurbished first). With all this talk about 'game changers' on the battlefield, I think those air defense systems (Gepards and IRIS-T) from Germany which were sent to Ukraine last year saved more lives than all Abrams and Leopards combined. No one was talking about the civilians ...

[@thilomanten8701]

Back in the 70s when logistics was a piece of cake and not yet subjugated to "lean-practices" - bigger and more was better!

[@perkunast9680]

@@recruitsnyder13 It only has a 4km range so not as great as you think. Will there be a new one, this thing comes from the 1970s

[@ropeburn6684]

Not gonna lie, the Gepard looks like straight out of a Terminator movie. Something Skynet would build.

[@TV4ELP]

Thats what they thought as well when they developed the successor, Skyranger. Not quite skynet, but the name is getting there

[@ropeburn6684]

@@TV4ELP The newest system is actually called Skynex, getting there indeed. Also, Skynet is a British military communications satellite system and has been online for decades.

[@antefizulic6851]

Cant wait for Flak 88 to come back in the field.

[@PK-ig2ht]

Designed by German ,use by Ukranian hand. Very capable air defence system.

[@Portroyal77]

you forgot....rusting in Donbass. Leos rust well in the countryside.

[@alexm.3865]

@@Portroyal77 You mean with all the russian corpses around? Well..

[@herbertbuhlmann3679]

@@Portroyal77 Its now almost two years how is that special military operation going for you? I think after the war Ukraine will have a thriving steel industry melting down all of those blowen up soviet tanks.

[@za83]

Воевать до последнего украинца. До последнего.

[@za83]

​@@alexm.3865пол миллиона украинцев похоронено, пол миллиона "пропавших безвести"...

[@user-le3ut9gv7q]

Keep safe Ukraine, our thoughts are with you day and night!🇺🇦💛💙🇬🇧

[@nicolascopece7530]

thank you my friend - thanks for your words that are very touching - my wife is in Kharkiv caring for her mother and I love all the people who support Ukraine.

[@yipman9021]

You think that was an actual human being? Poor fellow, I feel sick to my stomach for the way USA are using you guys. Now apparently KZbin bots. Stay safe.

[@yipman9021]

And the Brits along with the whole western coalition.

[@robertstanley3799]

You white people care I don't

[@MrCobalt]

@@yipman9021 Good post, Ivan. We have deposited 2 potatoes in your account.

[@fdk7014]

Germany would probably do well to develop a modernized variant of this vehicle, perhaps with special focus on taking out drones

[@teleman07]

Don't worry. KZbin comments are not the only place to come up with such brilliant ideas... Gepard's range is within viable laser based anti drone systems in development so it probably is going to be nothing like Gepard (although it is the sexiest vehicle of its type ngl, will be missed).

[@arcticfox4202]

Rheinmetall did. Look for the "Skyranger".

[@Nagrachlp]

Look up Skyranger/Skynex and the Mantis system

[@stevenbodum3405]

they have and some laser weapons too

[@jeckjeck3119]

@@arcticfox4202 There need to be several western systems.

[@marino4691]

einfach unglaublich, was die Deutchen da gebaut haben. Der Gepard ist immernoch so extrem wichtig in der Verteidigung! Nach so vielen Jahren

[@maxmustermann7229]

Genau.... und wir waren so dämlich ihn auszumustern anstatt ihn weiter zu entwickeln. Im Ukraine Krieg sehen wir wie wichtig eine Waffe gegen Drohnen ist. Da wo der Leo kämpft sollte ein Gepard dabei sein, dann würden nicht alle zerstört werden

[@Watainish]

Tolles Gerät. Ich wünsche weiter gutes Gelingen mit dieser wirklich guten Maschine. Gruß aus Deutschland.

[@timteichmann6830]

Kannst du kein Englisch? Wer soll das den verstehen? Du grüßt sie nur andere Deutsche und Ösis

[@frh72]

Stay strong Ukrainians!

[@LookupUnited24Tohelp-ph8ir]

❤🌎💪

[@denniskrust2137]

It's amazing how 50 year old AA technology thought obsolete has shown itself to be so valuable on the modern battlefield. It is fortunate for Ukraine Germany put these in storage.

[@TheGlitch93]

Bin stolz darauf dass unsere Freunde in der Ukraine unsere Technik wertschätzen und wie Profis bedienen können :) Love from Germany, stay strong Ukraine 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦

[@sergeantsalty1236]

Kriegs geiler Trottel

[@user-kx3iw2jl4d]

Спасибо вам за помощь

[@claucom1969]

Un viejo gato que sigue siendo capaz de hacer el trabajo..!!

[@GEOsustainable]

God bless the Germans, even American weapons could not survive those things.

[@HDREal]

Gepard looks so badass

[@jojoojo8768]

Holt sie euch!🇩🇪🇺🇦 🐆

[@196Stefan2]

Es ist nur schade, dass die Trümmer von diesen abgeschossenen Drohendreck immer noch genug Schaden anrichten können!

[@SCHWARZHAMMER]

This beauty is still used by the Brazilian Army for years. It was used in order to protect the skies during the Olympic Summer Games in Rio 2016

[@LEOvsMAO]

Much much much thanks to Germany for help protecting our sky! I wish EU, GB and USA would give Ukraine more modern AA vehicle. It's quite strange that we hear only about German Gepard, where is AA from other counties that don't use missiles?

[@danglingdave1787]

that's a good point although speaking as a brit i dont think we really have anything like the gepard although correct me if I'm wrong however the US definitely has things like the m163 Vulcan etc.

[@Thor_Asgard_]

The Gepard was the only properly working mobile AA platform in the whole world, thats why no country can give you a none missile AA system thats equivalent and thats why the US bought you the 100 Gepards from the middle east.

[@knucker2730]

Most NATO nations have only limited numbers of tactical, Mobile, AA systems like guepard. This is because until recently, NATO doctrine has always operated with the assurance of air dominance. This means that these types of close in air defence platforms have only a niech capability. Either being deemed obsolete or not worthy of mass production. That being said, Britain has supplied systems like the Stormer as well as a modified jackle that uses ASRAAM missiles in a surface to air capability. A major factor in the moving away from such platforms was the rise of the attack helicopter like the AH64 or Ka 52. These could move with a unit and provide the same protection with better vision, range, and versatility. Though once again, events in Ukraine have forced many to rethink how assets are deployed.

[@pudanielson1]

Germany, might have the only modern AA vechile to counter drones.

[@diedampfbrasse98]

several of similar capable systems exist and many of those are more modern then the Gepard (some are mobile versions of extremely capable CIWS like Phalanx, Mantis, etc. Problem is we only have them in tiny numbers, as air superiority is pretty certain for NATO ... the Gepard was the only capable system which was produced in large numbers and stuck around in storages. At least we finally start planning to build and buy the successors of Gepard, like the Skyranger 35 on the Boxer platform, but I bet none of those would come to Ukraine any time soon.

[@cvdheyden]

It was always seen as a very expensive tank, but it has proven its value at any time. This revival is not surprise to me. Silmilar devices are developed and put on the boxer. I am very happy that they werent scraped and now serve in the Ukraine. Big respect to the teams who learned so fast to operate this capable beast.

[@Tollp4ch]

German Engineering

[@Assichicken]

this machine was clearly ahead of its time

[@TheEuronaut]

way ahead. Designed for threats of the 1970s, mastering threats of 2020s.

[@b0w3rick43]

Much respect to all Ukrainians defending their country 🙏🇺🇦🇪🇺🇩🇪💙💛❤️

[@bameno6641]

thanks 4 sharing. I am from germany and every tx money that provode help in Ukraine 🇺🇦 is worth it !!!

[@whoisme678]

🇩🇪 🤝🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇫🇮 🇱🇹 🇬🇷 🇪🇸 🇷🇸 🇬🇪 🇩🇰 🇳🇱 🇸🇪...............

[@petereggerstedt4356]

❤

[@b0w3rick43]

🇺🇦🇪🇺🇩🇪💙💛❤️

[@thVatnikSuperbonkerRgt]

Hoch lebe die Ukraine und das ukrainische Volk 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@hansmueller3084]

God sake america... Ukraine is just a tool...

[@user-rp8lq5qm3x]

Самая тупая армия мира

[@Ivan-ye8ud]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@legion6277]

The Gepards key is it's accuracy and 35mm special ammunition. notice it doesn't spray rounds like the CIWS.

[@nukaquantum7]

we shipped these gepards a few months ago and they immediatly showed how effective they are against drones.. they stopped night attacks on numerous occasions.. glad we sent them over to ukraine

[@mr.jancok4413]

One of the reason why Gepard is so good at shooting down drones is because it has 2 sets of radar one is for searching for target and the other is for tracking and calculating firing solution, because of that Gepard can track and shooting at a target while keeping an eye on the other, as far as I know Gepard is the only gun mounted AA that have this capability as most only can track or search or both but only can do one at a time or needing a seperate system to do it

[@ColonelStanley]

It's close to the Phalanx... but not such modernized like american system. Gepard is old, but it's still very effective against drones. Good Job -Meine Deutschen Freunde. 👍🗽 Kind regards - S.

[@indahooddererste]

It can be used in a group anyway. like a more capable radar.

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Omg I love those Gerhards! They are like something right out of a Star Wars movie. And wow do they work!

[@maxifenix9979]

Ja, Gerhards sind Superklasse...

[@ryanSLF]

A formidable piece of kit

[@react9080]

Danke Deutschland, Thanks ukrainian Sharpshooters, Slava Ukrainije!!

[@user-rh9rm2en2z]

Ich hoffe das der Westen und Deutschland im besonderen, die Hilfe für die Ukkraine so ausweitet, dass sie den Sieg eringen können!

[@b0w3rick43]

​@@user-rh9rm2en2z👍🏻🇺🇦🇪🇺🇩🇪💙💛❤️

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Maybe old but what a machine. WOW!!!!

[@flyingoctopus9846]

My heart goes out to you guys, i hope the crew utilising this equipment are getting the requisite supplies from the west as well. Stay strong Ukraine.

[@0z3r0]

Gepards look mean.

[@theochan2911]

Powerful 😮

[@mariateixeira7424]

God bless you Four helping Ukcraines my the Lord keep all off you safe Glory Ukraine

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

The pressure knowing that if one gets through it's going to be bad . . . hat's off to these crews.

[@prb9934]

Beautiful kitty cat! 😁👍 ❤Stay safe and strong!❤Love and Greetings from Germany!❤

[@little_lord_tam]

The Gepard feared it could never show its claws, now look at the glory to its name. It makes me tear up a little

[@LetsBringThePain]

interesting that this machine found itself new use especially with targeting drones

[@jensspank7287]

Slava Ukraini!! 🇺🇦❤️ Love from 🇩🇪

[@maaruth5774]

I'm a proud German

[@ernst624]

🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦

[@Seraphinus112]

Cant beat German Engineering; overly complicated but efficient as hell

[@boelensds]

great units. working as intended. the crew are great working these machines.

[@RustyDust101]

Actually, the Gepard found a new lease on life due to the nature of drone warfare. It's capabilities were originally designed for low-flying planes and helicopters to protect a moving line of tanks, APCs, and IFVs.

[@eskaban_edits]

german engineering is so good their old airdefense systems still used today

[@TheEuronaut]

…even for modern threads like drones. Back in the day, there weren't any drones at all.

[@badgermacleod5588]

Germany makes some excellent gear.

[@tlumme]

defense tech from 1978 still is valid effective 2023 .. that is awesome :)

[@robertdewar1752]

I've loved these ever since I first learned about them in the Tamiya catalogue!

[@user-gr4iz5yg2y]

japan modelbuilding very good. verlinden netherlands also

[@LookupUnited24Tohelp-ph8ir]

Stronger Together 💪🌎

[@dank1518]

Much respect!

[@slavaUk22]

May the Force be with You. Ukraine. 🙏👍🏻🌟

[@sendingit2601]

These comment sections are always funny. As long as Ukraine is mentioned, the Russian fan boys will always show up

[@living2ndchildhood598]

Everything works in cycles! Because of drones: Germany needs to update and put a newer Gepard into production. The USA needs to revise and update the design of the Sgt York system and get it into production. The Western Allies need to resurrect and update the old Bofors anti-aircraft Gun mounts design and put it back into production. The lethality of drones is still be developed.

[@TheEuronaut]

google for "skynex" and "skyranger".

[@ringo2799]

💛💙💛💙💪💪💪

[@user-kc2mu9xf7f]

🔐🔐🔐🔐🔐🔒🔒🔒Замки навесные на боевой технике ??????!!!!!! Это Шедевр !!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@Buckfast76]

Big MIAU to our cats out there! 🐆 👍🏻

[@__chinmay__]

This thing looks so cool

[@janstevens8754]

SLAVA Ukraine. 👍👍👍

[@slate4687]

War thunder players will know how deadly is the Gepard!

[@thorstenbenner483]

I'm glad, that german technology helps Ukraine to defend themselves. I hope our government will not stop to supply Ukraine with everything that they need. Ukraine is fighting for all democratic countries in Europe. Thank you. Slava Ukraini!

[@vidright]

Gepard rulez!

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Classic example of supposedly obsolete tank perfectly suited to the most modern battlefield.

[@starkraut5350]

If you had told the developers of the Gepard back then that in 50 years their vehicle would be used by the Ukrainians to fight against Russia, they would have laughed at you.

[@KBKriechbaum]

Maybe not laughed, but curious and worried given the political climate at the time of development. Same goes for most western vehicles in the war. Actually if you'd tell me 15 years ago that a large land war with massive tank assaults is about to happen in europe, it would still sound quite wild. 2014 was a clear sign that it will become probable again.

[@shirolee]

German engineering is the best

[@sprintermaster]

True German engineering. слава Yкраїні! 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇦

[@gregajezersek9473]

This tank looks sick as hell

[@TheLobohobo]

The German people would send you more & modern tools! 🫡🇩🇪🇺🇦✨

[@Jyshrii]

Slava Ukraini!

[@rodjarrow6575]

Glory (Slava) to the madhouse of Ukraine! Because this sky is not Ukrainian, because in 2014, this sky was occupied by NATO. Therefore, starting in 2014, today this is the sky of NATO - under the mask of Ukraine in this bloody Hollywood theater Show for suckers like you...

[@degenhardstreich6958]

Die Waffe ist gut, aber nur in den richtigen Händen ! Die gehört uns !!!

[@gregoryprotz5210]

😮😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@PLANETENKILLER_75]

Ich fand den Gepard als Kind schon absolut faszinierend. Irgendwie hat sich daran nix geändert, wenn ich ihn heutzutage "in Action" sehe. Slava Ukraini. 😎

[@MCSonixx]

💪

[@floriangunzer6244]

Damn, we got to get you more of these machines. And ammunition

[@WayneTheSeine]

For propeller driven drones they need to develop a radar guided AA shell that disperses shrapnel and clouds of fine Dynema thread that would entagle the prop.

[@innerlight7018]

No need. The Gepard fires 35mm HE shrapnel projectiles. It works against all threads if they are not too fast.

[@justinsmith9791]

German AA is Legendary, since before WW2. Rheinmetall still makes some Incredible high capacity AA .21st Century.

[@THB1945]

The mistake in the video is that Gepard is not a tank but an SPAA, which means self propelled anti air ! ! !

[@perkunast9680]

Gepard 1978, that's crazy are they making anything new?.

[@benjaminmaas4108]

Yes, Rheinmetal Skynext. The first two systems of that are supposed to be deliverd by germany early 2024.

[@Buzzillus]

Skyranger

[@hotdog9262]

also mantis afaik

[@j4pp1n3]

Kinda sounds like you could make mobile AA remote controlled without much if any operational disadvantage since you need the target to be painted with radar or other method anyway to have a decent chance of hitting. Connection could be maintained via a balloon or drone link if needed.

[@tatalan750]

The Cheetah was not retired because it was technically obsolete, but because the costs were too high and they wanted autonomous systems to take over its task even more cost-effectively.

[@userbosco]

Support Ukraine! Vote BLUE!!

[@Hans2241]

🇩🇪 🐆 🇺🇦

[@DominikGentener]

I am glad that Ukraine found ways to gradually improve its air defense.

[@user-zi5cg9zm8s]

German engineers are on literal crack. The quality and the inner beast of this thing is just godly.

[@CookieMonster-nt8hh]

Supergeil

[@G31M1]

The reporter is the Ukrainian Mr Beast haha Thanks for showing us Germans that our old machines are still very capable in modern scenarios. Now we need capable politicians to make the right decisions and spend the funds intelligently so our own army will be in shape to defend the country.

[@0plp0]

In the early 2000s, 4 PZA Loara prototypes were built in Poland on the T-72 chassis, which were similar to the Gepard. However, the army did not decide to purchase it because they preferred to modernize the cheaper ZSU-23-4 sets.

[@vivavideo-videofilmer]

old, but not obssolete

[@AvangerCellar]

I wished my old Gepard could help. I would spend it to help you in Ukraine for holding your airspace a bit cleaner from harm. But its only an old 1:16 RC model. I live close to an closed AA training casern, where many cats and Roland Kette + Rad, lived one time. Greatings and all the best wishes from north germany. May our cats hold youre sky clear and may there come many more to help. Slava Ukraini

[@thosethatcan]

Quite a sight...