When was the Panzer 38 made?
Panzer 38(t)
| Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1939–1942 |
| No. built | 1,414 (for Germany) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9.725–9.85 tonnes (9.571–9.694 long tons; 10.720–10.858 short tons) |
IS-2 tank World of Tanks?
The IS-2 is a Soviet tier 7 premium heavy tank. Built in 1944, the IS-2 (IS-122) heavy tank was a modification of the IS-1. It featured a simple cast glacis plate. Elite Soviet Guards heavy tank regiments used the IS-2 extensively in the assaults on the fortress cities of Budapest, Breslau, and Berlin.
What does the t stand for in Panzer 38?
The (t) stands for tschechisch, the German word for Czech; the Czechoslovak military designation was LT vz. 38 (Lehký tank vzor 38, Light Tank model 38). Manufacturer’s designations included TNH series, TNHPS, LTP and LTH. The special vehicle designation for the tank in Germany was Sd.
Who was the Panzer 38 in World War 2?
The T-38 was the local designation for the wartime deliveries of Panzer 38(t)s from Germany in 1943. T-38 served with the forces operating in Kuban. within 2nd Tank Regiment and later the 54th Company attached to the HQ and the cavalry corps in Kuban and Crimea.
When was the Panzerkampfwagen 38 ( t ) made?
The Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) was originally a Czechoslovak tank of pre-World War II design. After Czechoslovakia was taken over by Germany, it was adopted by the German Army, seeing service in the invasions of Poland, France and the USSR. Production ended in 1942, when its main armament was deemed inadequate.
What kind of tank was the Praga Panzer 38?
The Praga/Škoda Panzer 38 (t) proved to be a reliable platform, declined into all kinds of vehicles the Wehrmacht required during the war.
