The Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t), originally known as the Českomoravská Kolben-Daněk (ČKD) LT vz. 38, was a tank designed during the 1930s, which saw extensive service during World War II. [3] . Developed in Czechoslovakia by ČKD, the type was adopted by Nazi Germany following the German occupation of Czechoslovakia. [3] .

Dec 5, 2020 · The Panzer 38(t) Ausf.A was the Czech LT vz.38 under new management. It would see extended service and production.

About 80 LT vz 38s were also secured by the Nazis. The German Army quickly realized that these machines, especially the LT vz 38, would be indispensable additions to its fledgling tank force and provide much needed punch to the Wehrmacht’s “mailed fist.”

Not to be confused with T-38 tank, a Soviet light tank. Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) Ausf. 8–30 mm Ausf. A–D. 8–50 mm Ausf. E–G. The Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) was originally a Czech tank of pre- World War II design.

Nov 23, 2015 · While production of the new Panzer III medium tank faced continual delays, the Germans—impressed by the Czech LT vz. 38’s 37mm gun—took over production and had CKD turn out the tank for use as the Panzer 38(t).

Jul 7, 2021 · Following the German invasion of Czechoslovakia, the LT vz. 38 increasingly was referred to as the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) – alternatively, Panzer 38(t). The “T” referred to “Tschechisch,” which is German for “Czech.”

Tanks LT vz.38 (i.e., Pz 38(t) Ausführung A) were produced from May to November 1939 in 150 pieces with the first pieces produced being taken over by the German Wehrmacht in May 1939. Tanks version A were then used in combat in the Polish campaign in September 1939.

Sep 12, 2023 · Adaptation and Improvements: Upon capturing the LT vz. 38, the Germans quickly recognized its potential. They modified the design to meet their specifications, notably rearming it with the more powerful 37mm KwK 38(t) gun.

自 1940 年七月由 BMM 公司以 PzKpfw 38 (t) 的底盤所研發的新式輕型偵察戰車。 該車輛使用焊接技術取代了鉚接。 新式引擎與改良型傳動裝置使得最高速度可達 64 公里/時。 因軍方偏好 二號戰車 L型 (VK 1303 Luchs (山貓))而被中止研發。 製造了五輛原型車。 Skoda公司提出的38 (t)改良型，以偵查戰車為目的在1941-43年間進行開發的車款。 但是設計上比1942年時提出的Panzer II Ausf. L "Luchs (山貓)"明顯落後，未能被德軍所採用。 最後只生產了五輛原型車。 出口到秘魯 …

Jun 30, 2021 · During early March 1942, Adolf Hitler gave instructions that a Panzer 38 (t) chassis was to be modified and equipped with the newly developed 7.5 cm Sturmkannone. This was a version of the German 7.5 cm PaK gun modified to be used on Sturmgeschütz vehicles.