| 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 (L/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 | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Aufklarer auf Fahrgestell Pzkpfw 38(t) by George R. Bradford
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| REFERENCES |
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| EGT |
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