Flakpanzer 38(t)
The Flakpanzer 38(t), officially named Flakpanzer 38(t) auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) Ausf M (Sd.Kfz. 140), was a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun used in World War II. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Gepard, which may lead to confusion with the unrelated Flakpanzer Gepard.
| Flakpanzer 38(t) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1944–1945 |
| Used by | Nazi Germany |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1943–1944 |
| No. built | 141 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9,800 kilograms (21,600 lb) |
| Length | 4.61 m (15 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in) |
| Height | 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in) |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armor | 10–15 mm |
Main armament | 1 x 2 cm FlaK 38 L/65 1,040 rounds |
| Engine | Praga AC 6-cylinder petrol 147 hp (110 kW) |
| Power/weight | 15 hp/tonne |
| Suspension | Leaf spring |
Operational range | 210 km (130 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) |
The Flakpanazer 38(t) was intended to be a temporary solution to air defense whilst the Flakpanzer IV was being developed in 1943.
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