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Development and design
The German Army adapted the jointly developed Roland missile system to a tracked carrier derived from the Marder infantry fighting vehicle so short-range air defense could keep pace with armored formations. 1, 2
Operational use
FlaRakPz 1 vehicles carried the Roland 2 missile system and served as a mobile missile complement to gun systems such as Gepard within West German army air defense. 1, 2
Role and significance
The vehicle is a clear cross-role chassis relationship: the Marder automotive family supported both mechanized infantry and armored surface-to-air missile missions. 1, 2
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