Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t)

Light Tank Tier 3 Germany

Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) is a tier 3 light tank from Germany in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) stats at a glance

The Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) has 356 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 42 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)356
Weight4.2 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)25 / 15 / 15 mm

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

Mobility

Top forward speed42 km/h
Top reverse speed18 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.3:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)30.5%
Camo (moving)22.9%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
3,7 cm Kw.K. 38 (t) L/47 2 2.3s
2 cm Flak 38 2 3.9s
3,7 cm Kw.K. 38 (t) L/47 2 2.3s
2 cm Flak 38 2 3.4s

How Pz. 38 (t) compares to its peers

There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the Pz. 38 (t). Its 356 HP places it in the top 36% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 342). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 69% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 42 km/h is faster than 22% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

Developed by the ČKD company for the Czechoslovakian Army in 1938. During the German occupation, the vehicle saw service in the Wehrmacht and was used in the Polish and French Campaigns, as well as on the Eastern Front. The tank saw combat on the front line until the middle of 1942. Approximately 1,400 vehicles in eight modifications (Ausf. A/B/C/D/E/F/S/G) were manufactured.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) in WoT?

The Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) is a tier 3 light tank from Germany.

Is the Pz. 38 (t) a premium tank?

No — the Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Pz. 38 (t)?

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

How much armor does the Pz. 38 (t) have?

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