Description

Assembly Required. Ages 12 and up.
Basis of the Gepard weapon system is the remarkable Oerlikon-Contraves 35mm which was developed and put into production in the early 1960's. To combat modern jet aircraft approaching on the battlefield at tactical attack heights, a very high rate of fire was needed coupled with a high muzzle velocity. The 35mm calibre was found to be the optimum size for the best combination of weapon weight and effectiveness. 

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