Panzer 38(t)

Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Czechoslovakia
Manufacturer: ČKD
Designer: ČKD
Entered service: 1939
Produced: 1939–1942
Units produced: 1,414
Status: Retired
Crew: 4

Overview

Panzer 38(t) is a tank from Czechoslovakia, made by ČKD. It entered service in 1939; it was produced from 1939 to 1942; 1,414 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 37 mm. It is used or was used by Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and 4 other countries, and saw combat in World War II.

Armament

Main armament: 37 mm KwK 38(t) L/47.8
Caliber: 37 mm
Secondary armament: 2× 7.92 mm ZB-53 (MG 37(t)) machine guns

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 10 t
Length: 4.61 m
Width: 2.14 m
Height: 2.25 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Praga Typ TNHPS/II water-cooled, 6-cylinder gasoline engine
Power: 92 kW
Road speed: 42 km/h
Off-road speed: 17 km/h
Operational range: 250 km
Fuel capacity: 220 l
Suspension: Leaf spring
Armour: 8–30 mm (Ausf. A–D); 8–50 mm (Ausf. E–G)

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): LT vz.38, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Panzer 38(t), Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.

Panzer 38(t)

Key specs

Tank

Overview

Specifications

Users & conflicts

Sources