Flecktarn

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Flecktarn (German pronunciation: [ˈflɛktaʁn]; "mottled camouflage"; also known as Flecktarnmuster or Fleckentarn) is a family of three-, four-, five- or six-color disruptive camouflage patterns, the most common being the five-color pattern which is the woodland version, consisting of dark green, grey-green, red brown, and black over a light green or tan base depending on the manufacturer. The original German five-color pattern was designed for use in European temperate woodland terrain. A three-color variation is also available, which is in use in arid or desert environments. There is some confusion about the name of the three-color variant, which is often called either Wüstentarn (desert camo) or Tropentarn (tropical camo), both of which are not official names. The Bundeswehr uses a set of fabrics for hot climates which is part of the Tropenuniform (tropical uniform) and intended for arid and desert conditions. The official names are "5-Farb-Tarndruck" (for the green variant) and "3-Farb...

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