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Panzer 38(t)E
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Panzer38(t)E

Tanks · Czech Republic · 1939
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Panzer38(t)E

Panzer 38(t)E
Panzer 38(t)E Photo: Heinz Boesig · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
18
Protection
12
Mobility
35
Technology
15
Reliability
45
Crew Survivability
10
Operational Range
28
Logistics
22
Historical Performance
25
Strategic Impact
20
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerQ336811
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1942
Operators9 countries
Quantity1,414
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
21
Tanks MASS Rating
129/140
World War II
502/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
18
Protection
12
Mobility
35
Technology
15
Reliability
45
Crew Survivability
10
Operational Range
28
Logistics
22
Historical Performance
25
Strategic Impact
20
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Panzer 38(t)E
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1942
Quantity
1,414
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
129
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
21
tanks category
ⓘ 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 Weight9.85 t
  • Crew Size4
  • Service Entry Year1939
◈Firepower9MOD.9
▣Protection6MOD.6
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine Power123.3 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
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (Hull)4.61 m
  • Width2.14 m
  • Height2.25 m
  • Ground Clearance0.4 m
⬢Production & Service3MOD.3
  • Total Production Units1,414
  • Years in Production3 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1942Production ended
87
years in service
3
years in production
1,414
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 9 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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