Flakpanzer

Flakpanzer is a German term for anti-aircraft tanks ("flak" is derived from Flugabwehrkanone, literally "aircraft defence cannon"; "panzer" is derived from Panzerkampfwagen, literally "armored fighting vehicle"). The term may be applied to the following:

• Flakpanzer I, a converted version of the Panzer I tank. Very rare in combat service. Used in World War II.
• Flakpanzer 38(t), based on the Panzer 38(t) light tank, and used in World War II.
• Flakpanzer IV, based on the Panzer IV medium tank, also from World War II; in order of development:
  • Möbelwagen, used in World War II
  • Wirbelwind, used in World War II
  • Ostwind, used in World War II
  • Kugelblitz, in prototype stage at the end of World War II
• M42 Duster (Flakpanzer M42), used by the Bundeswehr
• Flakpanzer Gepard, used by the Bundeswehr

See also

• Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon