Designed and manufactured by AMFK

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Armament

Main Gun:

2× AMFK FlaK2 Mk.I — 34mm L/100 auto cannon
- Total Rate of Fire: 1000 RpM
- Ammunition types:
- MM-34/26 Mk.I — APFSDS-T muzzle velocity 1800 m/s
- MM-34/21 MK.III — API-T muzzle velocity 1550 m/s
- MM-34/12 Mk.I — HE-I muzzle velocity 1550 m/s
- Depression:
- Vertical: +75° / -9°
- Horizontal: ±180°

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Mobility

Engine:

• AMFK KBBV777TU
• Output: 1105 horsepower
• Fuel: Multi-fuel compatible

Speed:

• Maximum (on-road): 75 km/h
• Maximum (off-road): 54 km/h

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Armour

Materials:

• KW-Stahl.2033
• KW-Stahl.2075
• Rubber
• Kevlar

Hull:

• Upper front plate thickness: 50mm
• Middle front plate thickness: 100mm
• Lower front plate thickness: 100mm
• Upper side thickness: 80mm
• Lower side thickness: 60mm
• False sides: 15mm
  Rear thickness: 60mm
• Hull roof/floor armor: 30mm

Turret:

• Turret armor: 50mm

Equivalents

• Front Protection: 100-150mm
• Side Protection: 80mm
• Rear Protection: 60mm

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Crew

Commander
Driver
Gunner

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Price and Service

Price:

For allied countries:

• 1,600,000 ℳℳ
• 3,504,000 ℛℳ
• 2,000,000 USD (For Example)

For other countries:

• 2,000,000 ℳℳ
• 4,380,000 ℛℳ
• 2,500,000 USD (For Example)

Services

Package:
- comes with 12-24 months maintenanc

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History of the development: Flg.Abw.Pz.Kpfw. Ostwind AMFK-KW14.441A — Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun for escorting columns

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Background and concept (1970–1971)

The lessons of the "Weltkrieg" clearly demonstrated the vulnerability of Martorian armoured wedges to attacks by low-flying attack aircraft and helicopters. By 1971, existing towed anti-aircraft guns and ZSU on outdated chassis did not provide the necessary mobility, protection and fire density. Tank General Hans von Streicher stated in his report to the Kaiser in 1971: "Our steel must be protected from their fire not only by armour, but also by its own anti-aircraft shield, which moves with it in formation."

AMFK was tasked with creating a mobile, protected and lethal anti-aircraft system capable of operating alongside tanks in combat formations. Key requirements: high rate of fire to guarantee the destruction of high-speed targets, a modern fire control system (FCS), armour protection against shrapnel and large-calibre bullets, and maximum standardisation with the Reich's main tanks to simplify logistics and production.

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Start of development (1972)

In early 1972, simultaneously with the start of work on the Scharferfalke fighter, AMFK began work on the AMFK-KW/VK14.441A project, codenamed Ostwind. This name referred to the legendary anti-aircraft gun from the Weltkrieg era, continuing the combat tradition. A strategic decision was made to use the proven and mass-produced chassis of the Leopard A universal combat tank (AMFK-KW23.275A).

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Testing and the first batch (1973–1975)

The first prototype was ready by the end of 1973. Field tests revealed both strengths and weaknesses:

· Strengths: The gun's accuracy and rate of fire exceeded all expectations. The Leopard A chassis provided an ideal platform for stable firing on the move.
· Weaknesses: The fire control system was too complex for the operator, and its reliability left something to be desired. There were also questions about the turret's balance.

Contrary to the usual practice of refining to perfection, AMFK and the Land Forces Armament Directorate, under pressure from above, made a bold decision. In 1975, while the flaws were being fixed, a limited test batch of 24 vehicles (pre-production model KW14.441A0) was ordered and produced. They were sent to two training tank divisions for field testing in conditions as close to combat as possible. This allowed invaluable data to be collected and a clear modernisation plan to be developed, not in laboratories, but based on the real experience of the crews.

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Modernisation to "Leopard B" and adoption for service (1976)

The project was successful. In 1976, the new Leopard B main battle tank (AMFK-KW23.275B) entered service, featuring reinforced frontal armour and a more powerful engine. A fateful decision was made: to produce the Ostwind self-propelled gun in series not on the old chassis, but on the new Leopard B chassis.

The vehicle, which was given the final designation AMFK-KW14.441A, was officially adopted by the Kaiser's Order of 1 August 1976.

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Service and significance

The Ostwind became an indispensable element of any Reich tank strike force. Its philosophy was that of a "mobile armoured air defence firepoint". It kept pace with tanks, had comparable protection from ground fire, and could destroy any air target within a radius of 3-4 km. Its appearance sharply reduced the effectiveness of enemy assault aviation against Martorian armoured columns.