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On the guard of the sky: the Armed Forces fighters evaluated the work of the Gepard anti -aircraft installations (video)

The SAU crew in total destroyed 6 air objects - 4 SHahd drone and two winged rockets of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Ukrainian defenders told. Self -propelled Gepard artillery installation of German production is effective against air purposes. A serviceman Roman, crew commander told about it, informs the management of strategic communications of the apparatus of the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram. He reported that the fighters studied in Germany.

Due to its computer system, the impact of the human factor is significantly reduced. The commander and the gunner interact successfully. The crew can already boast of work results. In total, 6 air objects were destroyed - 4 SHahd drones and two winged missiles. "This feeling does not convey the words", - said Roman's work. The serviceman added that every time the destruction of the goals, the fighters think that it is approaching the victory.

Defenders will continue to apply their skills to counteract the enemy. "The most important thing - I want to wish all the servicemen, all the heroes who defend our homeland to return home," the commander said. The German anti-aircraft self-propelled artillery installation is made by Krauss-Maffei specialists in cooperation with other enterprises. The creation of a modified chassis from the LOOPARD 1 tank and an artillery part based on two 35 mm of guns Oerlikon KDA was used.

It came into service from Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in the second half of the 1970s. The main weapon is 2 × 35 mm Oerlikon KDA. The ammunition is designed for 680 shells. The engine is MTU MB 838 Ca M500 Diesel. We will remind, on March 23 the Armed Forces showed the work of German zeniths Gepard. Defenders improve their skills and train constantly. The department did not indicate whether this technique was used to counteract the invaders in the air.