PzKw 38(t)A
NationalityGerman
SizeSmall (-1)
DatesFeb 1940 - Nov 1942
Road Speed26MPH = 13"
Cross-Cntry Speed13MPH = 6"
Armor/Penetration Chart
FrntFrnt30Frnt45SideSide45RearHlDownVuln.
1-21-31-211-21-F
-------E
-43---3D
3-4-324C
-552435+B
4+6+6+3+5+4+-A
Movement Rates
RoadRoad Spd
Flat1
Broken2
Mud
Sand
Soft Ground
Snow1
Deep Snow
Fording
AmphibiousAmph Spd

Gentle Slope+1
Moderate Slope+3
Steep SlopeN/A

Sparse Undergrowth+0
Dense Undergrowth+0
Woods+1
ForestN/A
¹ = check for mire
Gunnery Chart
Armament: 3.7cm KwK38(t) L48.7 + 7.92mm coax MG 34 + 7.92mm bow MG 34
GE 37L49100m
2"
250m
5"
500m
10"
750m
15"
1000m
20"
1250m
25"
1500m
30"
1750m
35"
2000m
40"
2500m
50"
APPzgr5544333
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HVAPPzgr40764211
Other Ammos:
Target
Vuln.
A1t2k2t3k3t4k4t5k7k8k9k
B2t3k3t4k4t5k5t6k8k9k10k
C3t4k4t5k5t6k6t7k8t9k9k10k
D5t6k6t7k7t8k7t8k8t9k10k10k
E7t8k8t9k8t9k8t9k9t10k10k---
F9t10t10t10t10t------
Notes: The PzKw 38(t) was a Czech design that was robust, reliable, and well advanced for its time and class. It acted as a stopgap vehicle until late 41 and as a emergency reconnaissance vehicle in 1944. About 1,400 of the various types were produced. The 38(t)A served in most early theatres except Africa.
Stats: AKA: SdKfz 140/I, Ceskomoravska Kolben Danek TNHP Model A; 4 crew; 4.90×2.06×2.37m; Weight: 9.7 tonne; Ground Pressure: 0.57kg/cm² 125HP; P/W Ratio: 12.9HP/tonne; Produced: 150; Main Ammo: 72 rounds
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