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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)A
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
◈Firepower6MOD.6
- Main Gun Calibre37 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)47.8
- Ammunition Stowage90
- Can Fire HE-FragYes
- Coaxial / Secondary MG Count1
▣Protection5MOD.5
- Armour TypeRiveted Steel
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)25 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)25 mm
- Frontal RHA Equivalent (KE)25 mm
- Smoke GrenadesNo
◇Mobility9MOD.9
- Engine Power123 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio13.15 hp/t
- Fuel TypePetrol
- Transmission TypeManual
- Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
- Max Road Speed42 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed15 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)250 km
- Fording Depth0.9 m
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
- Length (Hull)4.61 m
- Length (Overall, Gun Forward)4.61 m
- Width2.14 m
- Height2.4 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
▤Electronics & Optics2MOD.2
- FCS GenerationManual Optical
- Night VisionNo
⬢Production & Service4MOD.4
- Total Production Units1,414
- Years in Production3 year
- Current Service StatusRetired
- Notable Variants Count10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939Production started
- 1941First deployment: Ecuadorian–Peruvian War
- 1942Production ended
87
years in service
3
years in production
1,414
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
Panzer 38(t)ASALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Germany | 1,414 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTankscategory.
📖 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.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
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.
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