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Vehicle:Ostwind Flakpanzer

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Ostwind Flakpanzer
Image:vehicle_axis_panzer_flak_ostwind.png Health 400 Max Speed 5 Sight 40
Cost image:Manpower.png410image:Fuel.png40 Acceleration 1.2 Detection 0/0
Time 45 Deceleration 3
Hotkey: O Population 8 Rotation 35 Target Type armour_ostwind
Upkeep 10.752 Crush Human true Critical Type armour
Crush Mode crush_medium Rear Damage Enabled true

   Ostwind Flakpanzer Veterancy

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Tactics

  • Ostwinds are devastating against entire infantry squads, or even just individual units, and are a great counter to Ranger squads.
  • Ostwinds don't counter strafing or bombing runs well, and are best suited for a purely anti-infantry role.
  • Ostwinds damage lightly armored units, but dont fare well against tanks.
  • Ostwinds are most effective when supported with anti-tank troops or armor.
  • When fighting against infantry with AT weapons, always engage at maximum range. If they come closer, keep backing up.


History

Based on the Panzer IV chassis, the Ostwind Flakpanzer (real name Flakpanzer IV/3.7cm Ostwind), was built in 1944 by the Wehrmacht. Approximately 45 units of the Ostwind were built near the end of the war. The Ostwind, and all other Flakpanzers, were used as self-propelled anti-aircraft platforms in Panzer battalions, so that tanks could be guarded against air attacks even while on the move. Infantry forces had to make due with modified half-tracks that carried anti-aircraft guns instead.


Built From

   Panzer Command

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Doctrinal Abilities

   Blitzkrieg

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Vehicle Abilities

   Vehicle Cover

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Vehicle Weapons

   37mm Ostwind

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   MG42 Hull MG

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