Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A.
Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A.
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[Client Values; Actual values in
145,000 Cost |
495104 HP Hit Points |
10.86/11.96.87/14.96 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Gunner)
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
200274 hp Engine Power |
64/20 km/h Speed Limit |
3235 deg/s Traverse |
18.4239.88 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
50/30/2530/20/20 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
14/800/8
30/2000/18 Shell Cost |
40/40/4570/70/90 HP Damage |
42/74/1867/130/25 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
26.09 r/m Standard Gun ▲
24 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1043.6 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1680 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.41 m With 50% Crew: 0.522 m ▲
0.4 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.509 m |
s 1.7 s 2.3 Aim time |
3244 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+25°-10°/+25° Elevation Arc |
14590 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 330 m 370 View Range |
m 290 m 550 Signal Range |
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The Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A. is a German tier 4 light tank.
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.
Essentially a Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) with more armor, more hit points, and a higher top speed, but lower acceleration.
The "nA" in the tank's name stands for neuer Art, which might be considered similar to the term "state-of-the-art" in English. Its upgraded cannons are surprisingly powerful and are even able to damage a Tier VII tank in certain situations. However, it is slow in reverse, making reversing an unreliable way to get out of a jam.
The Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A. marks the end of its German light line.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | Praga EPA/3 | 200 | 20 | 470 | 10810 | |
IV | Praga NR | 274 | 20 | 470 | 12300 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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III | Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A. | 11.9 | 32 | B/2 | 3200 | 1900 | |
IV | Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A. verstärkteketten | 14.96 | 35 | B/2 | 3200 | 3900 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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III | FuG 5 | 310 | 50 | 630 | |
VIII | FuG 8 | 550 | 50 | 24240 | |
II | FuG 37 | 290 | 40 | 180 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good top speed and accuracy on the move
- Good turret traverse speed
- Best view range of all Tier IV vehicles, comparable to many Tier VI scouts
- Fairly small size and excellent camo values
- High penetration premium rounds -- can penetrate tier VI vehicles
Cons:
- Poor track traverse speed
- Poor armor
- Mediocre signal range for this tier
- Poor acceleration for a scout tank
Performance
The Pz38nA is one of the most misunderstood and under-rated scout tanks in the game. Most players cannot advance past its slow acceleration and poor traverse rate, thus it ends up being labeled a dog. It is far from that. Once you adjust your play style to the 38nA's lack of agility you begin to unlock the true potential of this little gem of a scout.
In high-tier matches, it is best played as a passive scout. With a base view range of 370m, it can easily spot unsuspecting enemy vehicles when sitting in strategic positions on the map. When spotted the tank can utilize its relatively small size and decent top speed to get out of harm's way and relocate. Do note that the acceleration is quite slow, and so it may be difficult to get into positions first at the start of the match and to retreat once you've been spotted. Alternatively, one can also play this tank as an active scout, though once again, the sluggish acceleration and poor armor will be your biggest limitations. Loading APCR on its top gun grants it the ability to penetrate tanks in tiers 5 and 6.
In similar or lower-tier matches, the Pz38nA can absolutely dominate thanks to its rate of fire, speed, and camouflage rating. Its top gun has no problems penetrating tier 3 and most tier 4 vehicles, which it can quickly decimate thanks to its high rate of fire. Its speed also allows it to relocate and bring its gun to different parts of the map quickly. In addition, it can still function as a scout, making it all the more dangerous in the hands of a skilled player.
Perhaps the biggest flaw in this tank is its armor. The majority of tanks have no problems penetrating it. As such it is not advisable to get up-close and personal with the Pz38nA. Its direct competitor, for example, the Luchs, can quickly send the Pz38nA back to the garage thanks to its fast-firing autoloader. Instead, support your better-armored allies. Flank your enemies and annoy them with your high rate of fire when they have their backs turned on you. This is especially relevant in higher tier games, where a single hit can eat a large chunk of your hitpoints.
With the right playstyle, crew skills, and equipment, you can be a major asset to your allies through valuable scouting work and place yourself amongst the top 5 by experience earned through spotting-assisted damage,
As with most scouts, your goal once the initial passive spotting phase is over should focus on flanking and sniping.
Early Research
- Both the FuG 5 and FuG 8 radios carry over from the PzKpfw 38 (t), as well as the 4.7 cm PaK 38 (t) L/43 gun, which should be installed immediately
- Research the Praga NR engine first
- Next research the upgraded suspension
- Go from there
- The 5 cm Kw.K. 39 L/60 is required for researching into the Pz. IV Ausf. H but don't automatically mount it -- the 4.7cm gun has much better accuracy, 1 second shorter aim time, 600kg less weight(which matters for such a light vehicle) and much cheaper ammunition, only at the cost of 10 less damage per shot, a bit of penetration, and shell velocity.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
*The tank's actual weight was 11.8 tons. In World of Tanks, however, it weighs 10.86 tons (12.47 when upgraded).
- Its top speed is currently 64 km/h, but a test report from Kummersdorf indicated it reached 70 km/h.
- Both of its current engines have incorrect values. The two most historical engines for the vehicle would be the 220hp Tatra T-103 and 225hp Praga NRI (the latter's output was later increased to 248 horsepower by using twin carburetors).
- Its stock turret -- the Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) Ausf. G -- was never developed for the PzKpfw 38(t) nA.
- Neither the 2cm Flak 38 nor 4.7cm Kw.K. (t) L/43 gun were developed for the PzKpfw 38(t) nA.
- One of the Pzkpfw 38(t) nA's historical radios, the FuG 2, is missing. Neither the FuG 37 nor FuG 8 radio were developed for it.