| GENERAL DATA | |||
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| Other Designations | T-38 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Gorki Automobile Factory No.1 (GAZ), Factory No.37 (in Moscow) | ||
| Production Quantity | about 4001 | Production Period | 1937-1938 |
| Type | Amphibious Light Tank | Crew | 2 |
| Overall Length | 3.78 m (12' 5") | Barrel Overhang | 0 |
| Width | 2.33 m (7' 8") | Height | 1.63 m (5' 4") |
| Combat Weight | 3300 kg (7300 lbs) | Radio Equipment | none/71-TK-12 |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 7.62 mm DT MG | Ammunition Carried | 1512 |
| Traverse (degrees) | 360° | Elevation (degrees) | -5° to +5° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | n.a. | Sight | MP |
| Secondary Armament | none | Ammunition Carried | none |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
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| Engine Make & Model | GAZ-AA | Track Links | 146 |
| Type & Displacement | 4 cylinder | Track Width | 22 cm (9") |
| Horsepower (max.) | 40hp @2200rpm | Track Ground Contact | 190 cm (75") |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 12.1 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 0.39 kg/cm2 (5.5 psi) |
| Gearbox | 4 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | 0.30 m (1' 0") |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius | 6.1 m (20' 0") |
| Range on/off road | 230/130 km | Gradient | 40° |
| Mileage on/off road | 50/90 l/100km | Vertical Obstacle | 0.5 m (1' 8") |
| Fuel Capacity | 115 l | Fording | floats |
| Speed on road/water | 40-45/6 km/h | Trench Crossing | 1.7 m (5' 7") |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
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| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 9mm @72°(nose) | 9mm @90° | 9mm @30° | 4mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 6mm @5°(glacis) | - | 9mm @65° | 6mm @0&3° |
| 9mm @72°(driver) | ||||
| Turret | 9mm @90° | 9mm @90° | 9mm @90° | 6mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 9mm @round | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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T-38 Model 1937 by S. Zaloga and J. Grandsen
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| NOTES |
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1This is an estimate based on an analysis of Soviet tank production. 2Only commander's vehicles were equipped with radios. |
| REFERENCES |
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| RT, ST, RTAV, OOBTr, Russian Military Zone |
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