LT vz. 38

Light Tank Tier 3 Czechoslovakia

LT vz. 38 is a tier 3 light tank from Czechoslovakia in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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LT vz. 38 stats at a glance

The LT vz. 38 has 336 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)336
Weight4.3 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)25 / 15 / 15 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.7:1.

Mobility

Top forward speed45 km/h
Top reverse speed18 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.5:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)31.9%
Camo (moving)24.0%

Available guns (3)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
37 mm Škoda A7 2 2.1s
37 mm Škoda A7 2 2.0s
37 mm Škoda A23 3 5.0s

How LT vz. 38 compares to its peers

There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the LT vz. 38. Its 336 HP places it in the top 58% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 343). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 69% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 25% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

Developed by the ČKD design group in 1938, this light tank saw service in the Wehrmacht under the designation Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t). It is considered to be the best Czechoslovakian vehicle: a total of 1,400 tanks of eight modifications were produced.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the LT vz. 38 in WoT?

The LT vz. 38 is a tier 3 light tank from Czechoslovakia.

Is the LT vz. 38 a premium tank?

No — the LT vz. 38 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the LT vz. 38?

45 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the LT vz. 38 have?

Hull armor: 25mm front, 15mm side, 15mm rear.