Flakpanzer 38
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical details of the Flakpanzer 38
| Flakpanzer 38 |
| Crew |
| Crew |
- Commander/gunner
- Loader
- Radio operator
- Driver
|
| 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 |
- 2 cm Br Spgr: 720
- 2 cm Pzgr: 320
|
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.