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Skyranger 35 (Leopard 1) - Reincarnation of Gepard
Hi and welcome to my 93rd suggestion, which is about the Leopard 1 with Skyranger 35 turret, hope you like it. 
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Basic Background
The origins of the Skyranger 35 can be traced back to the 1980s, when Rheinmetall began developing the Skyguard and Skyshield systems. These stationary air defense solutions were equipped with the 35 mm Oerlikon cannon and already relied on computer-controlled fire control with the then innovative AHEAD ammunition. In 2018, Rheinmetall first presented a concept for the Skyranger 35. The idea was to integrate the 35 mm revolver cannon on various wheeled and tracked vehicles to ensure maximum mobility. After initial feasibility studies and tests, the system was further developed between 2019 and 2020, with particular focus on the integration of modern sensors, fire control technology and missile defense.
In 2022 to early 2025, various field tests with the Skyranger 35 started on different vehicle platforms, incl the Leopard 1.
In May 2023, it was announced that the German Army is examining a possible procurement of the Skyranger 35, particularly as a complement to the Gepard anti-aircraft tank, whose remaining stocks are limited. The first production models are expected to be delivered in 2025 and possibly integrated into active service positions. The system could play a crucial role in future short-range air defense in Europe.
The Skyranger 35 (Leopard 1) Overall
The Skyranger 35, like its smaller brother, is equipped with the Oerlikon KDG revolver cannon in 35 x 228 mm caliber and can fire AHEAD, HEI-T and FAP ammunition. The rate of fire is 1,000 rounds per minute, while the magazine holds 252 rounds.
The turret has clear parallels to the Bundeswehr’s stationary MANTIS system and is equipped with four AESA radar antennas in the S- and X-Band, each of which covers an area of 90 degrees and am instrumented range of 35 km. The system also has a Ku-band fire control radar on the turret roof and an electro-optical sensor system for target acquisition.
In the Skyranger 30, an electro-optical sensor takes over fire control instead, but here too there is the option of retrofitting a fire control radar if required.
The Skyranger 35 on Leopard 1 (1A5 ?) weights roughly 41 tons and has a width of 3.37 meters, It is powered by a 610 kW (830 hp) engine, which enables a top speed of 65 km/h.
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https://www.rheinmetall.com/Rheinmetall%20Group/brochure-download/Air-Defence/B327e0823-Oerlikon-Skyranger.pdf
https://www.rheinmetall.com/Rheinmetall%20Group/brochure-download/Air-Defence/D742e0524-Oerlikon-Skyranger-35.pdf
Rheinmetall zeigt zukünftigen Skyranger der Bundeswehr im scharfen Schuss
Premiere für Skyranger 35 auf Leopard 1