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"). These vehicles are modified tanks whose armament was intended to engage aircraft, rather than targets on the ground.

Several vehicles with this name were used by the German Army during World War II. After the war, others were used by both the West German Bundeswehr and the East German National People's Army.

World War II

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Post war

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  • M42 Duster, an American vehicle used by the Bundeswehr and designated the Flakpanzer M42
  • Flakpanzer Gepard, used by the Bundeswehr
  • ZSU-57-2, used by the National People's Army of East Germany
  • ZSU-23-4, used by the National People's Army of East Germany

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Steven J. Zaloga, Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1941–45, p. 31
  2. ^ Axworthy, Scafes and Craciunoiu pp. 228-235.