Flakpanzer IV

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Flakpanzer IV is the general designation for a series of self-propelled anti-aircraft guns based on the Panzerkampfwagen IV chassis.[1] They are, in order of development:

  • Möbelwagen (furniture van) – Originally developed as the Flakpanzer 38(t); entered into production in 1943.[2]
  • Wirbelwind (whirlwind) – Installed an open-top rotating turret; introduced at the end of 1943.[2]
  • Ostwind (east wind) – Ordered in August 1944 to replace the Wirbelwind.[3]
  • Kugelblitz (ball lightning) – First prototypes delivered in February 1945.[3]

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