Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) | Germany

The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) , originally developed as the LT vz. 38 by the Czechoslovakian company ČKD, was a light tank that was adopted by the Wehrmacht after the German occupation of Czechoslovakia. The "(t)" stands for "Czech". The tank was used in the early years of the war and was valued by the German troops due to its reliability, mobility and effective armament. Later, the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) was used for various self-propelled guns and tank destroyers.

Areas of use: The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) was used during the Blitzkrieg in Poland, France and in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa on the Eastern Front. By the end of the war it was obsolete due to its weak armour and armament, but remained active in support roles.

For which country: Germany (originally Czechoslovakia)

Classification: Tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) is ideal for early war scenarios and as a light support tank.
• Flames of War: A versatile early war list tank, ideal for supporting infantry and countering light vehicles.
• Chain of Command: Perfect for quick advances and as a support unit in early war campaigns.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, driver, radio operator/loader)
• Length: 4.61 m
• Width: 2.14 m
• Height: 2.25 m
• Weight: 9.7 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 25 mm
  • Pages: 15 mm
  • rear: 15 mm
• Armament:
  • 3.7 cm KwK 38(t) cannon
  • Coaxial 7.92 mm MG 37(t) machine gun
  • fuselage-mounted 7.92 mm MG 37(t) machine gun
• Engine: Praga EPA, 6-cylinder petrol engine, 125 hp
• Speed: Up to 42 km/h on the road