Pz.38(t) F - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.41]].
+'''Pz.Kpfw. 38(t)''' was the German designation for captured Czech light tanks LT vz.38. At the outbreak of World War II, these vehicles were considered among the best light tanks available. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia and the seizure of the [[Pz.38(t) A|first batch of LT vz.38 tanks]], the Germans continued their production and modernisation, now for their own army. This led to the release of the '''Ausf. F''' version, 250 of which were produced from May to October 1941. It inherited the straight upper frontal armour plate from previous modifications, and the armour of the hull and turret was doubled all around. As a result, the tank's combat weight reached 10.14 tons, necessitating an increase in the number of leaf springs in the front bogie suspension from 14 to 15. The tank was used in all initial campaigns of the Wehrmacht until the end of 1941, when it was removed from production due to its failure to meet new combat requirements.
-The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.F variant is an up-armoured version of its predecessor: the Ausf. A.  Notably, armour on all sides has been doubled from 25/15/15 mm to a decent 50/30/30 mm. However, the increased armour thickness brings additional weight, making this tank a bit slower than the Ausf. A variant. The cannon remains the same, a decent, quick-firing 3,7 cm KwK38(t) L/48. The vehicle can certainly hold its ground at this BR, although usage of APCR ammo is sometimes necessary, and the cannon's damage output is sometimes lacking compared to other vehicles at this rank.
+The '''Pz.38(t) F''' was introduced in [[Update 1.41]]. Facing opponents with superior protection and armament compared to its [[Pz.38(t) A|earlier modification]], the tank can no longer provide adequate resistance. However, with its compact size and decent gun, the vehicle proves itself well as a support tank or for surprise flanking and rear attacks, targeting enemy vehicles in vulnerable areas. While armour on all sides has been doubled in thickness, the increased armour thickness brings additional weight, making this tank a bit slower than the Ausf. A variant. Another drawback of the Pz.38(t) F is the dense arrangement of internal modules and crew, which often results in its complete destruction from a single accurate hit.
 == General info ==

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+| and
-| link = LT-38 (Family)
+| usage = other versions
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 * '''Pzgr.(t) umg.''': APC; a shell offering a penetration power similar to the '''Pzgr. 34(t)''' while being a bit faster and slightly lighter.
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+{{:KwK38(t) (37 mm)/Ammunition|Pzgr. 34(t), PzGr. 40, Pzgr.(t) umg.}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_38t_ausf_F Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|498SkVb6gaw|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''|wENCOoEK5TU|'''Panzer 38 (t) Gameplay & Review''' - ''DigitalDigging''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|wENCOoEK5TU|'''Panzer 38 (t) Gameplay & Review''' - ''DigitalDigging''}}
 == See also ==

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 ===Other Countries===
 The Panzer 38(t), as a widely exported tank model, also saw service with Romania, Kingdom of Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Peru, and Iran. Sweden was one of the few countries that were granted a license to construct the Panzer 38(t) under their designation as the ''Stridsvagn m/41'' after their initial batch were seized by the Germans with the takeover of Czechoslovakia. Deliveries of the first batch of the initial tank model started in December 1942 and ended in August 1943. Then a second batch of 122 units was ordered in mid-1942 for more of these tanks due to urgent demand, the second batch would have the 50 mm armour plate thickness and with a redesigned interior and better engine to compensate the weight increase. 104 of the second batch were delivered before production ended in March 1944. Some of these tanks would be converted into ''sav M/43'' assault guns or armoured personnel carriers during and after the war. Peru was also another prolific user of the Panzer 38(t), using them in the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War in 1941 as the mainstay of their tank battalions. The tanks along with the lack of capable anti-tank weapons in Ecuadorian forces made the Panzer 38(t) very successful in the war and even stayed in service for more than 50 years before being retired.
-=== In-game description ===
 A modified version of the Pz.38(t) light tank designed on the basis of combat experience in Poland. The tank's armour was enhanced to 50 mm in the front and 30 mm on the sides. Two similar versions of the Pz. 38(t) Ausf. E and Ausf F were released between November, 1940 and October, 1941. 525 tanks were produced, including both versions.
 == Media ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.41]].
-The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.F variant is an up-armoured version of its predecessor: the Ausf. A.  Notably, armour on all sides has been doubled from 25/15/15 mm to a decent 50/30/30 mm. However, the increased armour thickness brings additional weight, making this tank a bit slower than the Ausf. A variant. The cannon remains the same, a decent, quick-firing 3,7 cm Kwk 38(t) L/48. The vehicle can certainly hold its ground at this BR, although usage of APCR ammo is sometimes necessary, and the cannon's damage output is sometimes lacking compared to other vehicles at this rank.
+The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.F variant is an up-armoured version of its predecessor: the Ausf. A.  Notably, armour on all sides has been doubled from 25/15/15 mm to a decent 50/30/30 mm. However, the increased armour thickness brings additional weight, making this tank a bit slower than the Ausf. A variant. The cannon remains the same, a decent, quick-firing 3,7 cm KwK38(t) L/48. The vehicle can certainly hold its ground at this BR, although usage of APCR ammo is sometimes necessary, and the cannon's damage output is sometimes lacking compared to other vehicles at this rank.
 == General info ==
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+'''Notes''':
 * The visual discrepancy concerns the number of shells per rack as well as the total number of sells (72 shells modeled for 90 available).
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-The small caliber of the MG37(t) machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment.
+The small calibre of the MG37(t) machine gun makes it largely ineffective against all armoured vehicles but the ones with an open compartment.
 == Usage in battles ==
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-The {{PAGENAME}} is used in much the same way as the [[Pz.38(t) A]]. It is heavier and better armoured than its predecessor, but it still can get to ambush positions quickly. The gun is the same, but the higher battle rating pits it against better armoured threats that it cannot deal with easily, even with its APCR shell.
+The Pz.38(t) F is used in much the same way as the [[Pz.38(t) A]]. It is heavier and better armoured than its predecessor, but it still can get to ambush positions quickly. The gun is the same, but the higher battle rating pits it against better armoured threats that it cannot deal with easily, even with its APCR shell.
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 ===Other Countries===
 The Panzer 38(t), as a widely exported tank model, also saw service with Romania, Kingdom of Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Peru, and Iran. Sweden was one of the few countries that were granted a license to construct the Panzer 38(t) under their designation as the ''Stridsvagn m/41'' after their initial batch were seized by the Germans with the takeover of Czechoslovakia. Deliveries of the first batch of the initial tank model started in December 1942 and ended in August 1943. Then a second batch of 122 units was ordered in mid-1942 for more of these tanks due to urgent demand, the second batch would have the 50 mm armour plate thickness and with a redesigned interior and better engine to compensate the weight increase. 104 of the second batch were delivered before production ended in March 1944. Some of these tanks would be converted into ''sav M/43'' assault guns or armoured personnel carriers during and after the war. Peru was also another prolific user of the Panzer 38(t), using them in the Ecuadorian-Peruvian War in 1941 as the mainstay of their tank battalions. The tanks along with the lack of capable anti-tank weapons in Ecuadorian forces made the Panzer 38(t) very successful in the war and even stayed in service for more than 50 years before being retired.
 === In-game description ===
-A modified version of the Pz.38(t) light tank designed on the basis of combat experience in Poland. The tank's armor was enhanced to 50 mm in the front and 30 mm on the sides. Two similar versions of the Pz. 38(t) Ausf. E and Ausf F were released between November, 1940 and October, 1941. 525 tanks were produced, including both versions.
+A modified version of the Pz.38(t) light tank designed on the basis of combat experience in Poland. The tank's armour was enhanced to 50 mm in the front and 30 mm on the sides. Two similar versions of the Pz. 38(t) Ausf. E and Ausf F were released between November, 1940 and October, 1941. 525 tanks were produced, including both versions.
 == Media ==
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-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_38t_ausf_F Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_38t_ausf_F Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 '''Notes:'''
 * Suspension wheels, tracks and torsion bars are 15 mm thick.
 * The belly of the tank is 8 mm thick
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 The KwK38(t) gun offers a below-average penetration power at its battle rating. Its average muzzle velocity allows for a rather flat firing trajectory but the accuracy drop is noticeable from 700 m distance and becomes a handicap over 1,000 m. The rotation speed of the turret is slow but average compared to other tanks at the same rank or battle rating. Elevation and depression angles of the gun are important, allowing you to fire from unusual positions (behind a ridge, on a slope, etc.). The shoulder-stop stabilizer allows for a good targeting but at very slow speed (under 8 km/h). The reload time of the gun is short, in line with other tanks equipped with a 37 mm cannon at the same BR. Your recoil is non-existent: coupled with the short reload time, this allows you to make rain shells on a target.
-The average penetration power of the APC shot and the important loss of penetration of the APCR above 500 mm are the biggest weaknesses of the {{PAGENAME}} regarding its armament. This will force you to get close to enemy tanks to have a chance at penetrating them, nullifying your increased armour advantage  in the process.
+The average penetration power of the APC shot and the important loss of penetration of the APCR above 500 m are the biggest weaknesses of the {{PAGENAME}} regarding its armament. This will force you to get close to enemy tanks to have a chance at penetrating them, nullifying your increased armour advantage  in the process.
 ==== Ammunition ====
 The ammunition available to the {{PAGENAME}} allows for engaging all types of targets:
 * '''Pzgr. 34(t)''': APC; a shell with explosive filler but an average penetration power. It should be the main ammunition used in battle.
 * '''PzGr 40''': APCR; a composite round with the best penetration but no explosive filler and that will only penetrate flat vertical surfaces. Pack a few of these shells to use against heavily armoured foes that the '''Pzgr. 34(t)''' can't penetrate. This round however becomes fairly ineffective above 500 m distance.
 * '''Pzgr.(t) umg.''': APC; a shell offering a penetration power similar to the '''Pzgr. 34(t)''' while being a bit faster and slightly lighter.
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 ! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
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 Notes:
 * The visual discrepancy concerns the number of shells per rack as well as the total number of sells (72 shells modeled for 90 available).
 * Rack 1 & 2 are modeled as 16 shells each, racks 3 & 5 as 14 shells each and racks 4 &6 as 6 shells each. However, each rack will disappear after you've fired 15 shells from it.
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 ;Where to go?
 The {{PAGENAME}} is not a front-line tank. This is the most important aspect of playing this tank, this tank does not brawl well. Use its mobility to get to an ambush position that the enemy will not expect it to be at, but do not rush too far forward, as the armour will likely not save you if you come up against an enemy tank. From an ambush position you will hopefully be able to hit the enemy in the side with the Pzgr. 34(t) round. The HE filler in the round should be able to disable an enemy tank in 1-2 well placed shots, and it is likely to cripple the enemy tank with only 1 shot, if not outright destroy it. Don't drive out in the open, unless you are absolutely sure it is clear, or if the situation requires it. Most enemy tanks can penetrate the {{PAGENAME}}'s frontal armour at range, so do not expose it to them.
 ;Hull-down
 Do not stray to far from hard cover. The armour will not protect you from anything more than machine gun fire. If you spot an enemy that is looking in your direction, assume they are going to fire, and try to either shoot first, or take cover, or both - if your shot does not take out the enemy's gun. Do not risk your tank to enemy fire, as it will often end badly for you. In order to reduce the chances of the enemy hitting your tank, hull-down tactics can be quite successful. The {{PAGENAME}} has 10 degrees of gun depression, allowing the use of a ridge or hill to fire upon the enemy with only the turret showing to the enemy tanks. This is the ideal position to be in, especially if side shots of the enemy present themselves from that hull-down position.
 ;Angling
 If you are not in a hull-down position, perhaps it's an urban environment or whatever the situation, you can angle the tank to increase the chance of an enemy's shot bouncing off of your tank. The hull should be angled just slightly away from the enemy tanks, in order to increase the effectiveness of your armour. Be careful to not over angle. If you angle too much, you will expose the side armour to where it is an easy penetration by enemy tanks. Note: angling is unlikely to save the tank from penetration, but against low penetration guns it could be the difference between life or death. Additionally, if you angle correctly and the enemy hits the sharply angled side of your tank, the angle will be too great and the shell will bounce.
 ;Which rounds to carry?
 You should use the Pzgr. 34(t) as your main round, as it can reliably penetrate most, if not all, of the tanks of your BR. It has a better post-penetration damage than the APCR if you can penetrate the target because it has high-explosive filler. Always carry a few PzGr 40 rounds additionally to the APC shell. The APCR has the most penetration out of all the available shells, so it should be carried, just in case you meet a heavily armoured target.
 ;Enemies worth noting
 * Regardless of distance, the {{PAGENAME}} will have trouble penetrating heavily armoured enemies: the [[Valentine I]], the [[B1 bis]] or [[B1 ter|ter]], the [[Matilda III]], the [[Churchill I]] and the [[M4A3 (105)]].
 ;How to defeat a {{PAGENAME}}
 In a frontal encounter, shoot right in the front plate if the {{PAGENAME}} did not angle its hull. This will knock out the gunner and the commander at least as the crew is cramped in a very tight space. If the tank is angled, aim for the base of the turret. When flanking, the plate right under the turret or the turret itself are the weakest spots.
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 == Media ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=light_tank&vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_38t_ausf_F Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[LT-38 (Family)]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[A13 (Family)]]

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 == General info ==
 === Survivability and armour ===
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 === Mobility ===
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 The {{PAGENAME}} has a good mobility like the [[Pz.38(t) A]], if not slightly more sluggish (because of the additional armour weight).
 == Armaments ==
 === Main armament ===
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 === Machine guns ===
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