GDF-CO3

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GDF-CO3
General properties
crew 3 men
length 6.70 m
width 2.81 m
height 4.00 m
Dimensions 18 t
Armor and armament
Armor 8 mm
Main armament Oerlikon 35mm twin cannon
Secondary armament no
agility
drive 6-cylinder GMC 6V-53T diesel engine
160 kW (215 PS)
Top speed 45 km / h
Power / weight 11.9 hp / t
Range 480 km

GDF-CO3 is a mobile air defense system from Switzerland . The Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon is used as an anti-aircraft gun .

history

Oerlikon -Bührle produced the GDF series as a mobile air defense system for object protection in the hinterland. First, Oerlikon developed a traction system. However, the weapon had the potential to be mounted on a vehicle. For this, a 4x4 truck was converted and lightly armored. Another version was on the chassis of the M113 - infantry fighting vehicle built. The GDF series is used not only in Switzerland , but also in Finland and Norway .

technology

The most common variant, the 4x4 vehicle, is based on the HYKA truck. GDF-CO3 is all weather capable. The vehicle uses a Contraves search radar to find its destination . The distance measurement works with a laser rangefinder. The actual weapon system works fully automatically. In the 4x4 truck, the turret is in a depression behind the crew compartment.

GDF systems fire a variety of different types of ammunition. In addition to high-explosive HE shells for air defense, sub-caliber sabot projectiles can also be used for ground defense.

Thanks to the relatively large wheels and the relatively small size for a wheeled vehicle, GDF-CO3 can wade to a depth of 60 centimeters and cross a ditch that is 1.80 meters wide. With the full chain version, the data is based on the M113 .

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