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Old 3rd Feb 2023, 18:36
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peter we
 
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Originally Posted by Beamr
that Oerlikon KD is in use in several other platforms as well. Gepard is just the version on Leo1 platform and being originally developed in the 60's it was deemed to be retired from Wehrmacht already. So gepard in a very broad sense means its KD on Leo1 hull.

eg Finland placed those on T55 platform and nowadays installed on 2a4 platforms.
Another example: Poles have the PZA Loara which is on twardy platform (in essence further development of T72).
Japanese version is Mitsubishi type 87.

There will be market for the ammunition, and more guns for surplus platforms, if proven efficient.
Poland has developed its own 35mm programable ammunition. The latest version of the gun is the AG-35 a shipboard version has already been installed

https://defence24.com/polish-35-mm-artillery-system-configuration-potential



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