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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Panzer 38(t)
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1942
Quantity
1,414
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Tank ClassificationLight Tank
- GenerationWW2
- Combat Weight9.725 t
- Crew Size4
- Service Entry Year1939
◈Firepower7MOD.7
- Main Gun Calibre37 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)48
- Can Fire APFSDSNo
- Can Fire HEATNo
- Can Fire HE-FragYes
- Can Fire ATGMNo
▣Protection7MOD.7
- Armour TypeRiveted Steel
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)50 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)50 mm
- Has ERANo
- Has APSNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
◇Mobility8MOD.8
- Engine Power123.3 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio13.15 hp/t
- Fuel TypePetrol
- Transmission TypeSemi-Automatic
- Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
- Max Road Speed42 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed15 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)250 km
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (Hull)4.61 m
- Width2.14 m
- Height2.25 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
▤Electronics & Optics8MOD.8
⬢Amphibious & Special3MOD.3
▲Production & Service2MOD.2
- Years in Production4 year
- Current Service StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
- 1942Production ended
87
years in service
3
years in production
1,414
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
06 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
A leaf spring is a simple spring made of one or more flexible metal strips bound together, used to absorb shocks and support weight in vehicle suspension, including some tanks.
A tank with reduced armor and weight for increased mobility.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
A semi‑automatic transmission in a tank automatically shifts gears using hydraulic or mechanical mechanisms while the driver selects gear positions, reducing manual clutch operation.
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