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St vz 39
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Stvz39

Tanks · Czech Republic · 1939
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Stvz39

St vz 39
St vz 39 Photo: Daniel Minar · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Protection
30
Mobility
50
Technology
20
Reliability
45
Crew Survivability
35
Operational Range
40
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
10
Strategic Impact
5
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerQ336811
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1940
Operators3 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
34
Tanks MASS Rating
73/140
World War II
349/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Protection
30
Mobility
50
Technology
20
Reliability
45
Crew Survivability
35
Operational Range
40
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
10
Strategic Impact
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
St vz 39
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1940
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
73
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • GenerationInterwar
  • Combat Weight16.2 t
  • Crew Size4
◈Firepower7MOD.7
▣Protection5MOD.5
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine Power258 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio15 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
  • Max Road Speed43.5 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)150 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)5.35 m
  • Width2.27 m
  • Height2.34 m
⬢Amphibious & Special2MOD.2
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units2
  • Years in Production4 year
  • Current Service StatusPrototype Only
  • Notable Variants Count0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1940Production ended
87
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
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.
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