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Flakpanzer 38(t)
GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Flakpanzer 38(t) auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) Ausf. M (SdKfz 140)
Manufacturer(s) BMM
Production Quantity 140 + 1 converted Production Period Nov. 1943-Feb. 1944
Type SP AA Gun Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 4.61 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width /with skirts (m) 2.15 Height (m) 2.25
Combat Weight (kg) 9800 Radio Equipment FuG5 or FuG2
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 2cm FlaK38 L/112.5 Ammunition Carried 1040
Traverse (degrees) Manual (360°) Elevation (degrees) -5° to +90°
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight Flakvisier 38
Secondary Armament - Ammunition Carried -
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Praga AC No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement Liquid, L6, 7.8 liters Track Width n.a.
Horsepower 140hp@2500rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 14.3 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 210 Gradient (degrees) n.a.
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) n.a.
Speed on/off road 42 km/h Trench Crossing (m) n.a.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 15mm@75° 15mm@90° 10mm@49° 10mm@0°
Superstructure 10mm@23° 10mm@65° 10mm@65° 8mm@0°
Gun Shield 10mm@73° 10mm@65° 10mm@65° open
REFERENCES
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