Tamiya 36208 - 1/16 Flakpanzer Gepard (Display Model)  [36208]

Scanning the Skies
Initially released in 1970s as a rc model, Tamiya's big 1/16 scale Gepard is making a return as an assembly kit display model. The Gepard showcased many advanced anti-aircraft system of its time, plus in upgraded type, remains operating with several militaries today. This imposing model faithfully catches the self-propelled AA gun's impressive details. The tracking radar is movable and certainly will be depicted in traveling place, as the surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree and certainly will be depicted in stowed position. Moreover, various display jobs are possible since the metal torsion club springs enable realistic suspension motion while the rear element of the box-shaped turret may be posed available.

In regards to the Gepard

The German Flakpanzer Gepard featured probably the most advanced anti-aircraft fire control system in those days. It used the Leopard framework and had been loaded with a turret with two Oerlikon 35mm weapons which had a maximum firing rate of 550 rpm and a selection of 4,000m. The computerized firing system included tracking and surveillance radars which supplied exemplary target detection and firing precision. Manufacturing for the Gepard began in 1975 and they were deployed with the German army including exported towards Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, and Chile.

Specs and Features

• 1/16 scale synthetic set up kit of this German Flakpanzer Gepard. Overall size: 500mm, general width: 215mm.
• Distinctive form like the box-shaped turret is accurately reproduced.
• Lower hull is made of duralumin. Steel torsion bar springs permit practical suspension motion.
• Vinyl songs come conveniently pre-assembled.
• Rubber rings included for road tires.
• The Oerlikon 35mm guns have actually superb details. Gun barrels can be elevated/depressed.
• Radars are also movable.
• Steel parts for rear view mirror remain and engine grille mesh are included.
• The tracking radar is movable and may be depicted in traveling position.
• The surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree and certainly will be depicted in stowed place. The trunk section of the box-shaped turret may be posed open.
• Steel torsion bar springs permit realistic suspension system motion.