The armoured, all-weather GEPARD self-propelled anti-aircraft gun has set standards since its introduction and has been continuously modernised in the fields of combat range, hit probability, reaction time, protection, reliability and ergonomics.
Performance characteristics of the GEPARD
High mobility
The engine with 610 kW enables rapid laying even in tough terrain.
On the screen
The Ku-band target tracking radar dependably locks onto the tiniest targets, such as drones.
All-round view
The S-band surveillance radar provides 360° monitoring of the air space up to 15 km around the GEPARD.
Accurate and quick to react
The 35mm automatic cannons engage the aerial targets at hand up to a range of 6,000 m.
Facts about the GEPARD
The current version of the GEPARD is designed to overcome all challenges of the 21st century in defence against modern combat aircraft, attack helicopters, remote-controlled missiles and rockets. It can also dependably combat drones. The ballistic projectiles cannot be destroyed by electronic defence measures and the clouds of shrapnel they generate will reliably destroy the target.
KNDS has mass-produced 570 systems of this type as general contractor and has also been main contractor for the technical and logistical support for the system since it went into use. GEPARDs have been supplied to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Romania.
Furthermore, KNDS offers tailor-made solutions for training, simulation, repair shop equipment, documentation, spare parts supply and customer service on site.
Further information
Equipment features of the GEPARD
- Independent surveillance and target tracking radars
- Dual 35mm automatic cannons with automatic belt feed
- Combat range up to 6,000 m
- Extremely short reaction time paired with maximum precision
- All-weather-capable, day and night
- Reliable target locking, target recognition and target tracking, even under ECM conditions
- Cutting-edge training and simulation equipment available
Shortest possible reaction and operational readiness times
The consistent expansion in the system’s capabilities since its introduction allows suitable reaction to present-day threats as well.
- Product specifications
- Performance features
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| Weight | 47.5 t |
| Ku-band target tracking radar | 15 km |
| S-band surveillance radar | 15 km |
| Combat range up to | 6,000 m |
| Armaments | 2 x 35 mm machine gun |
| Range | 550 km |
| Maximum vehicle speed | 65 km/h |
| Engine performance | 610 kW (830 HP) |
| Height (turret roof) | 3.29 m |
| Width | 3.71 m |
| Length (turret 12:00 o’clock) | 7.68 m |
| IFF | Model 1-IV |
- All-weather-capable, day and night
- Ally-enemy detection in NATO standard
- Precise laser range finder
- Digital fire control computer
- LEOPARD 1 chassis enables high mobility, even on tough terrain
- Deep fording up 2,25 m
- NBC protection system
- Automatic fire extinguishing system
The GEPARD in air target engagement
The high off-road mobility and rapid swivelling of the turret enable the extremely short reaction times needed to engage aerial threats. The dual 35mm automatic cannons can reliably counter anything from attack helicopters and combat aircraft to drones.
The GEPARD in pictures
The GEPARD in various deployment scenarios.
