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PzKpfw 38(t) nA
GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) neuer Art
Manufacturer(s) BMM
Production Quantity 15 Production Period early 1942
Type Light/Recon Tank Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 5.0 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width /with skirts (m) 2.5 Height (m) 2.4
Combat Weight (kg) 14800 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 3.7cm KwK38(t) L/47.8 Ammunition Carried n.a.
Traverse (degrees) Manual (360°) Elevation (degrees) -10° to +25°
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight TZF(t)
Secondary Armament 1 x 7.92mm MG37(t) Ammunition Carried n.a.
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Praga V-8 Track Links n.a.
Type & Displacement n.a. Track Width n.a.
Horsepower (max.) 250hp Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 16.9 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox 4 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 200 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 62 km/h Trench Crossing (m) n.a.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 8mm to 35mm
Superstructure
Turret
Mantlet
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