Ostwind Flakpanzer IV

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Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind"
Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" Sd.Kfz. 161/4
Army	Wehrmacht Ostheer
Role	Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun Heavy anti-infantry vehicle
Unit Cost	300 300 100 100 10 10
Upkeep per Minute	-15 −15
Produced By	Support Armor Korps
Build Time	45 seconds
Primary armament	3.7cm FlaK 43
Secondary armament	1x 7.92mm MG 34
Primary armament damage	40
Primary armament penetration	55 (near) 35 (far)
Firing Range	40
Sight Range	35
Health	640 640
Armor	Front: 110 Rear: 55
Max. Speed	6.3m p/s
Abilities (2) Blitzkrieg Tactics The tank has increased acceleration and speed, and is harder to hit for a short period of time. Requires: Veteran 1 Cost: Free Panzer Tactician Conceals the tank in smoke, allowing it to avoid damage from enemy units. Doctrinal ability Cost: 30 30
Upgrades (1) Spotting Scopes Adds spotting scopes to the vehicle, doubling sight radius when stationary. Doctrinal ability Cost: 30 30

“Ostwind loaded and ready!”

The Flakpanzer IV Ostwind was designed to counter enemy fighter-bombers with it's rapid-firing 3.7cm anti-aircraft gun. While effective against aircraft it also shreds light ground targets making it a deadly and rare vehicle. However, its gun is generally less effective against stronger armor and the vehicle itself is vulnerable to enemy tanks.

Veterancy

	Level 1 Veterancy: Unlocks the 'Blitzkrieg Tactics' ability
	Level 2 Veterancy: -20% weapon cooldown +41% anti-aircraft capabilities
	Level 3 Veterancy: -40% reload time +20% rotation speed +20% maximum speed +20% ac/de-celeration