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Aufklärer auf Fgst 38(t)
GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Aufklarer auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) mit 2cm KwK38 oder 7.5cm KwK38 L/24
Manufacturer(s) BMM
Production Quantity 50 converted Production Period Feb.-Mar. 1944
Type Recon Tank Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 4.51 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width /with skirts (m) 2.14 Height (m) 2.17
Combat Weight (kg) 9750 Radio Equipment FuG12
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 2cm KwK38 L/55 Ammunition Carried n.a.
Traverse (degrees) Manual (360) Elevation (degrees) -4 to +70
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight TZF3a
Secondary Armament 1 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial) Ammunition Carried n.a.
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Praga EPA/2 No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement Liquid, L6, 7.8 liters Track Width n.a.
Horsepower 140hp@2500rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 14.4 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 210 Gradient (degrees) n.a.
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) n.a.
Speed on/off road 42 km/h Trench Crossing (m) n.a.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 50mm@75° 15mm@90° 15mm@78° 8mm@0°
Superstructure 50mm@65° 15mm@60° 15mm@90° 8mm@0°
Turret 30mm@50° 8mm@50° 8mm@50° open
Mantlet 30mm@round - - -
REFERENCES
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