| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf. A | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | BMM | ||
| Production Quantity | 150 | Production Period | May-November 1939 |
| Type | Light Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Overall Length (m) | 4.6 | Barrel Overhang (m) | 0 |
| Width (m) | 2.12 | Height (m) | 2.37 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 9400 | Radio | FuG37(t) |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 37mm KwK 38(t) L/47.8 | Ammunition Carried | 72-90 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -10° to +25° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | TZF(t) |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.92mm MG37(t) (coaxial, bow) | Ammunition Carried | 2400 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Praga EPA | Track Links | 87-90/track |
| Type & Displacement | Liquid, L6, 7.8 liters | Track Width | 29.3cm |
| Horsepower (max.) | 125hp @2200rpm | Track Ground Contact | 292cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 13.3 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 8.3 psi |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.40 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | 4.5 |
| Range on/off road (km) | 230/165 | Gradient (deg.) | 29° |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 95 on/132 off road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.8 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 218 | Fording (m) | 0.9 |
| Speed on/off road | 42/15 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 1.86 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 30mm @74° | 15mm @90° | 15mm @78° | 8mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 25mm @73° | 15mm @90° | 10mm @30° | 8mm @0° |
| Turret | 25mm @80° | 15mm @80° | 15mm @80° | 10mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 25mm @round | - | - | - |
| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, GT, AFVG, P38IA |
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