Flakpanzer 38
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical Information
| Flakpanzer 38 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew |
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| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 9.80 t |
| Length | 4.61 m |
| Width | 2.14 m |
| Height | 2.25 m |
| Ground pressure | 0.64 kg/cm² |
| Armor | |
| Hull, front | 10-20 mm |
| Hull, sides and rear | 10-15 mm |
| Hull, top | 8 mm |
| Hull, bottom | 8 mm |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed | 42 km/h |
| Road speed | 35 km/h |
| Cross-country speed | 20 km/h |
| Maximum grade | 30° |
| Trench crossing | 1.80 m |
| Vertical obstacle | 75 cm |
| Fording depth | 90 cm |
| Fuel capacity | 218 l |
| Mileage (road) | 1.18 l/km |
| Mileage (cross-country) | 1.56 l/km |
| Cruising range | 185 km |
| Cross-country range | 140 km |
| Engine | |
| Make and model | Praga AC |
| Type | Water cooled |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 7750 cc |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Max. governed speed | 2600 rpm |
| Net h.p. | 150 |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | 2 cm Flak 38 |
| Ammunition Storage | |
| Main weapon |
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Additional Reading
Web Links
- Flakpanzer 38 photographs (external link)
- Photographs of the Flakpanzer 38 at Panzerphotos.
- Panzerkampfwagen 38
- Information about the Panzerkampfwagen 38.
Books
Sources
- JENTZ, Thomas L. & DOYLE, Hilary Louis. Panzer Tracts No. 12 - Flak Selbstfahrlafetten and Flakpanzer : Sd.Kfz.10/4 to 8.8 cm Flak auf VFW. Darlington, MD : Darlington Productions, 1998. 56 p.