PzKpfw 38(t) - Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) - Panzer 38 (t) A B G E - 15mm 20mm 28mm flames of war, bolt action, wargaming IIWW

PzKpfw 38(t) - Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) - Panzer 38(t) A/B/G/E
Description: The Panzerkampfwagen 38(t), also known as the Panzer 38(t), was a light tank utilized by the Wehrmacht during World War II. Originally a Czechoslovakian vehicle known as the LT vz. 38, it was taken over by Germany following the annexation of Czechoslovakia in 1939. Due to its reliability, good mobility, and solid armament, it was widely used in the early campaigns of the war, including the invasions of Poland, France, and on the Eastern Front. The subsequent versions (A, B, G, E) introduced various modifications, primarily in armor and armament, to better meet the challenges of the battlefield.
Characteristics:
Type: Light Tank
Armament: Early versions were equipped with a 37 mm gun and a machine gun. Later versions featured upgraded armament, including improved guns and additional machine guns.
Engine: Praga EPA gasoline engine with approximately 125 horsepower, providing good mobility on the battlefield.
Crew: 4 members (driver, gunner, loader, commander)
Operational History: The Panzer 38(t) was extensively used in the early years of the war, particularly in the Polish and French campaigns, as well as during Operation Barbarossa on the Eastern Front. Although its light armor became less effective against more advanced tanks over time, it remained valued for its reliability and versatility, often being used as a platform for other vehicles, such as self-propelled guns.
Model Details:
3D Printed
Unpainted, assembly required
Manufacturer: TerenyDoGier/Polish Front Miniatures
Licensed by: Marco Bergman
Available versions: A, B, G, E
The model consists of the following parts:
Hull
Turret
Tracks
Gun and machine gun
Model Scale:
Available options: 15mm (1:100), 20mm (1:72), 28mm (1:56)
The Panzer 38(t), initially a light tank, played a significant role in the early successes of the German military, and its design became the basis for many other wartime vehicles. For modelers and historians, it is a vehicle of considerable historical and technological importance, representing the evolution of armored warfare during World War II.