Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A.

Pz38_NA (Stock)

Totals

145000 Cost

480 HPDurability

10.86 / 14.96 Weight

Crew

1. Commander
2. Gunner
3. Driver
4. Radio Operator
5. Loader

Armor

50/25/10Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

50/30/22Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

Maneuver

200 h.p.Engine Power

62 km/hTop Speed / Reverse Speed

32 deg/sTraverse Speed

Firepower

40

42 mmAverage Penetration

2.9 Time for Complete Loading

32 deg/sGun Traverse Speed

Communication

230 mView Range

500 mSignal Range

Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t)

Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A.

Pz.Kpfw. IV

IV

145000

Developed by the BMM company as a new light reconnaissance tank on the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) from July 1940. The vehicle used welding technology instead of rivets. The new engine and improved transmission allowed for a top speed of 64 km/h. Development was discontinued in favor of the VK 1303. Five prototypes were manufactured.

The Panzerkamfwagen 38(t) na is not a traditional light tank. It has a fast reload, and comes with a stock light gun which is, in the general terms of stock guns, sub-optimal. However, the player can choose to research the 2 cm Flak 38 gun or the 4,7 cm Kw.K. (t) L/43 (referred to hereon as the 4,7 L/43) for better firepower or shot effectiveness. The ultimate goal in researching this tank, however, is to get the 5cm L/60 gun, which can penetrate the DW II and other heavy tanks. This tank performs remarkably well against same tier and higher tier opponents, and is very fast, going up to 60 km/h over flat terrain. It is a very effective scout tank, often able to hold its own against an unsuspecting heavy. It is also small and angled, making it (frustratingly) difficult to hit.

Turret

Level	Turret	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
III	Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) Ausf. G	50/30/22	32	230	0	1200

Level	Gun	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time	Experience	Weight (t)
II	3,7 cm Kw.K. 38 (t) L/47	42/74/10	40/40/50	20.69	0.36	1.5	0	100
II	2 cm Flak 38	39/51/10	12/12/50	115.38	0.45	1.3	290	110
II	4,7 cm Kw.K. (t) L/43	62/115/12	60/60/75	17.05	0.37	1.3	230	100

Level	Turret	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
IV	Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A.	50/25/10	44	240	1060	2200

Level	Gun	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time	Experience	Weight (t)
II	3,7 cm Kw.K. 38 (t) L/47	42/74/10	40/40/50	21.43	0.36	1.5	0	100
II	2 cm Flak 38	39/51/10	12/12/50	115.38	0.45	1.3	290	110
II	4,7 cm Kw.K. (t) L/43	62/115/12	60/60/75	17.05	0.37	1.3	230	100
IV	5 cm Kw.K. 39 L/60	67/130/25	70/70/90	15.67	0.35	1.8	1530	700

Engine

Level	Engine	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact	Experience	Weight (t)
IV	Praga EPA/3	200	20	0	470
IV	Praga NR	274	20	1530	470

Level	Suspension	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)	Experience	Weight (t)
III	Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A.	14.96	32	0	3200
IV	Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A. verstärkteketten	14.96	35	1240	3200

Radio

Level	Radio	Signal Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
II	FuG37	500	0	40

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Very fast tank
• Good top-end gun
• Excellent acceleration
• Very maneuverable
• Small, difficult to hit

Cons:

• General low damage-tolerance requires teamwork and backup
• Weak armor
• Low Hit-Points
• Stock gun is weak, making it somewhat difficult to research better guns
• It cannot shoot through many tank's fronts, it has to flank them

Performance

The Pz. 38 nA is a generally good all-round tank. Its weak armor and low hit-points limit the amount of damage it can take, but it is generally good at rushing a capture circle, spotting, or, with the L/60 gun (because it can penetrate a lot of tanks), reseting a capture. The tank's different guns offer themselves to different strategies.

• The 2 cm Flak 38 machine gun is very effective at killing light tanks, because of its moderate reload and high capacity. It is limited with mediums and can almost never kill a heavy tank.
• The 4, 7 L/43 gun is a fast firing gun that does not give up as much penetration as the machine gun, making it more versatile than the Flak 38 or the L/60
• The 5 cm L/60 gun is a moderately fast gun that deals moderate damage (relative to the total single-shot damage capacity of each gun), but really excels in penetrating heavies and annoying them.

While the speed of this tank, especially with the engine upgrade, is very high, players should note where other supporting friendlies are, and avoid engagements without backup. Be careful driving quickly on low health, as this tank can actually "hop" over hills. Also, make sure to protect your tracks while engaging, as darting in and out of cover may be necessary.

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