| GENERAL
DATA |
| Other Designations |
T-38 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Gorki Automobile
Factory No.1 (GAZ), Factory No.37 (in Moscow) |
| Production Quantity |
about 4001 |
Production Period |
1937-1938 |
| Type |
Amphibious Light Tank |
Crew |
2 |
| Overall Length |
3.78 m (12' 5") |
Barrel Overhang |
0 |
| Width |
2.33 m (7' 8") |
Height |
1.63 m (5' 4") |
| Combat Weight |
3300 kg (7300 lbs) |
Radio Equipment |
none/71-TK-12 |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
7.62 mm DT MG |
Ammunition Carried |
1512 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
360° |
Elevation (degrees) |
-5° to +5° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
n.a. |
Sight |
MP |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
none |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
GAZ-AA |
Track Links |
146 |
| Type & Displacement |
4 cylinder |
Track Width |
22 cm (9") |
| Horsepower (max.) |
40hp@2200rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
190 cm (75") |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
12.1 hp/tonne |
Ground Pressure |
0.39 kg/cm2 (5.5
psi) |
| Gearbox |
4 forward, 1 reverse |
Ground Clearance |
0.30 m (1' 0") |
| Fuel |
Gasoline (Petrol) |
Turning Radius |
6.1 m (20' 0") |
| Range on/off road |
230/130 km |
Gradient |
40° |
| Mileage on/off road |
50/90 l/100km |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5 m (1' 8") |
| Fuel Capacity |
115 l |
Fording |
floats |
| Speed on road/water |
40-45/6 km/h |
Trench Crossing |
1.7 m (5' 7") |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
9mm@72°(nose) |
9mm@90° |
9mm@30° |
4mm@0° |
| Superstructure |
6mm@5°(glacis) |
- |
9mm@65° |
6mm@0&3° |
| 9mm@72°(driver) |
| Turret |
9mm@90° |
9mm@90° |
9mm@90° |
6mm@0° |
| Mantlet |
9mm@round |
- |
- |
- |
| TECHNICAL
DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
1This is an estimate based on an analysis of
Soviet tank production.
2Only commander's vehicles were equipped
with radios. |
| REFERENCES |
| RT, ST, RTAV, OOBTr, Russian Military Zone |
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