Sd.Kfz. 140/1 - Revision history

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U149585981: Added a short little passage describing the coaxial MG42's potential use against ground targets as well.

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Added a short little passage describing the coaxial MG42's potential use against ground targets as well.

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 This tank has a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun that is a sufficient fallback to the FlaK 38. The MG42 is unlikely to be of help against other ground vehicles but is best used between reloads to maintain a semi-constant rate of fire on enemy aircraft.
-Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles such as the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] at or around the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well. But this is a niche use case and the MG42 is probably best viewed as a secondary weapon/last-ditch resort (as fun as it is to hear the infamous GPMG go BRRRRRR). It does have significantly better sustained fire capabilities due to not having to reload after every 10 rounds so do feel free to use it liberally when it does apply.
+Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles such as the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] around the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well. However, this is a niche use case and the MG42 is probably best viewed as a secondary weapon/last-ditch resort. It does have significantly better sustained fire capabilities due to not having to reload after every 10 rounds so it can be used liberally when appropriate.
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 This tank has a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun that is a sufficient fallback to the FlaK 38. The MG42 is unlikely to be of help against other ground vehicles but is best used between reloads to maintain a semi-constant rate of fire on enemy aircraft.
-Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles such as the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] at or around the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well. But this is a niche use case and the MG42 is probably best viewed as a secondary weapon/last-ditch resort (as fun as it is to hear the famous GPMG go BRRRRRR). It does have significantly better sustained fire capabilities due to not having to reload after every 10 rounds so do feel free to use it liberally when it does apply.
+Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles such as the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] at or around the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well. But this is a niche use case and the MG42 is probably best viewed as a secondary weapon/last-ditch resort (as fun as it is to hear the infamous GPMG go BRRRRRR). It does have significantly better sustained fire capabilities due to not having to reload after every 10 rounds so do feel free to use it liberally when it does apply.
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 This tank has a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun that is a sufficient fallback to the FlaK 38. The MG42 is unlikely to be of help against other ground vehicles but is best used between reloads to maintain a semi-constant rate of fire on enemy aircraft.
-Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles at the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well.
+Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles such as the [[GAZ-MM (72-K)]] at or around the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well. But this is a niche use case and the MG42 is probably best viewed as a secondary weapon/last-ditch resort (as fun as it is to hear the famous GPMG go BRRRRRR). It does have significantly better sustained fire capabilities due to not having to reload after every 10 rounds so do feel free to use it liberally when it does apply.
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	This tank has a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun that is a sufficient fallback to the FlaK 38. The MG42 is unlikely to be of help against other ground vehicles but is best used between reloads to maintain a semi-constant rate of fire on enemy aircraft.		This tank has a coaxial 7.92 mm MG 42 machine gun that is a sufficient fallback to the FlaK 38. The MG42 is unlikely to be of help against other ground vehicles but is best used between reloads to maintain a semi-constant rate of fire on enemy aircraft.
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		+	Considering the prevalence of open-topped/unarmored vehicles at the Sd.Kfz. 140/1's battle rating, the MG42 may be a devastating weapon against certain ground targets as well.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Aufklärungspanzer 38(t)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 140/1''') is a reconnaissance vehicle used by the German Army during World War II. The task was to scout out enemy positions ahead of the main attack column. They would then radio back the number of hostile forces and their location. They might occasionally direct an artillery or airstrike. German half-tracked and wheeled armoured cars were used for armoured reconnaissance but suffered in the tough circumstances of the Eastern Front. The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) was intended to replace both of these vehicles as a key reconnaissance vehicle. It is outfitted with a 'Hangelafette turret' armed with a 20 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 38 autocannon and a single 7.92 mm MG42 light machine gun capable of anti-aircraft and ground fire.
+The '''Aufklärungspanzer 38(t)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 140/1''') was a reconnaissance vehicle used by the German Army during World War II. Its task was to scout out enemy positions ahead of the main attack column. They would then radio back the number of hostile forces and their location. They might occasionally direct an artillery or airstrike. German half-tracked and wheeled armoured cars were used for armoured reconnaissance but suffered in the tough circumstances of the Eastern Front. The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) was intended to replace both of these vehicles as a key reconnaissance vehicle. It was outfitted with a 'Hangelafette turret' armed with a 20 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 38 autocannon and a single 7.92 mm MG42 light machine gun capable of anti-aircraft and ground fire.
-Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) performs similarly to a [[Pz.II (Family)|Panzer II]] but with a more resilient overall structure. It retains its mobility, but players should be aware that it lacks the primitive vertical stabilizer present in Panzer IIs. Nonetheless, it is a highly versatile light tank capable of both anti-aircraft and ground tasks. However, due to its low gun depression, this light tank may struggle to perform in rugged terrain.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) performs similarly to a [[Pz.II (Family)|Panzer II]] but with a more resilient overall structure. It retains its mobility, but players should be aware that it lacks the primitive vertical stabilizer present in Panzer IIs. Nonetheless, it is a highly versatile light tank capable of both anti-aircraft and ground tasks. However, due to its low gun depression, this light tank may struggle to perform in rugged terrain.
 == General info ==

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 300 (10) || rowspan="2" | 450 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+70° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 14.3 || 19.8 || 24.0 || 26.5 || 28.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
+| rowspan="2" | 300 (10) || rowspan="2" | 450 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+70° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | - || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00
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 ! ''Realistic''
-| 8.9 || 10.5 || 12.8 || 14.1 || 15.0
+| 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 1,800 (150) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 1,800 (150) || 1,200 || - || -
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-The Sd.Kfz. 140/1 is a multirole armored vehicle which mainly focuses on light/medium armor and air targets. It can be considered a combination between the Pz.II and the Flakpanzer 1.
+The Sd.Kfz. 140/1 is a multirole armoured vehicle which mainly focuses on light/medium armour and air targets. It can be considered a combination between the Pz.II and the Flakpanzer 1.
 ''As a scout:''
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 ''As a support vehicle:''
-Due to its high rate of fire, the 20 mm gun is able to not only damage tracks but all tank modules at its BR. This is particularly helpful when engaging heavier targets which cannot be penetrated by the HVAP belts. The gun barrel, tracks, engine deck or any other module that can disable the tank are the main targets the player must aim to in order to disable the tank and make it an easier prey for friendlies who can take down the heavy armor. It is also able to repair assist, meaning it is able to reduce the repair time of a friendly vehicle in helped. This is not only an RP incomer but also can save your life in a tense situation in which 2 guns are better than a single 20 mm.
+Due to its high rate of fire, the 20 mm gun is able to not only damage tracks but all tank modules at its BR. This is particularly helpful when engaging heavier targets which cannot be penetrated by the HVAP belts. The gun barrel, tracks, engine deck or any other module that can disable the tank are the main targets the player must aim to in order to disable the tank and make it an easier prey for friendlies who can take down the heavy armour. It is also able to repair assist, meaning it is able to reduce the repair time of a friendly vehicle in helped. This is not only an RP incomer but also can save your life in a tense situation in which 2 guns are better than a single 20 mm.
 ''As an anti-air:''
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 === In German service ===
-As early as March, the factory management had contacted the Germans to continue production after the occupation. Germany had a great shortage of medium tanks and although the now LTM 38 tank was officially called a light tank, with its 37 mm gun it was no worse armed than the German medium Panzerkampfwagen III and much better than the light Panzerkampfwagen I and Panzerkampfwagen II; it was not only more reliable than the LT-35, but also than the light German tanks. Czech production capacity in the early years allowed Germany to form about a third more armored divisions and was thus critical to success during that time of the war. The production of the tank continued as Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) (the name from January 16, 1940) until June 1942 and 1411 were built; monthly production peaked in September 1941 with 76 vehicles. There was also exported to the countries on the German side: Hungary took 102, Slovakia 69, Romania 50 and Bulgaria 10. Due to the rapid technical developments during the war, the type soon became obsolete. She was too small to carry a bigger cannon in a tower; several plans to do so were rejected. From 1942, the LT-38s were replaced or assigned less important tasks.
+As early as March, the factory management had contacted the Germans to continue production after the occupation. Germany had a great shortage of medium tanks and although the now LTM 38 tank was officially called a light tank, with its 37 mm gun it was no worse armed than the German medium Panzerkampfwagen III and much better than the light Panzerkampfwagen I and Panzerkampfwagen II; it was not only more reliable than the LT-35, but also than the light German tanks. Czech production capacity in the early years allowed Germany to form about a third more armoured divisions and was thus critical to success during that time of the war. The production of the tank continued as Panzerkampfwagen 38 (t) (the name from January 16, 1940) until June 1942 and 1411 were built; monthly production peaked in September 1941 with 76 vehicles. There was also exported to the countries on the German side: Hungary took 102, Slovakia 69, Romania 50 and Bulgaria 10. Due to the rapid technical developments during the war, the type soon became obsolete. She was too small to carry a bigger cannon in a tower; several plans to do so were rejected. From 1942, the LT-38s were replaced or assigned less important tasks.
 However, Germany could not afford to leave production capacity idle; the chassis was extremely useful due to its reliability. A modified chassis of the PzKpfw 38 (t) therefore became the basis for various types of mechanized artillery, mechanized artillery and tank hunters, including the successful German Jagdpanzer 38, better known today as the "Hetzer".
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 The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) reconnaissance tank was based on the Pz.38(t) towards the end of 1943, by the BMM construction office in Prague. The order specifications required a 20 mm automatic cannon and a 75 mm regular cannon.
-A Praga AE engine with 160 hp at 2,600 rpm replaced the Praga AC. This required a change in the exhaust system and the introduction of a longer exhaust pipe, which, together with a muffler, was put on the tank's roof. The tank's hull received a new superstructure, with modified inclination and with riveted joints for its armor plates.
+A Praga AE engine with 160 hp at 2,600 rpm replaced the Praga AC. This required a change in the exhaust system and the introduction of a longer exhaust pipe, which, together with a muffler, was put on the tank's roof. The tank's hull received a new superstructure, with modified inclination and with riveted joints for its armour plates.
 The tank's armament consisted of a 20 mm automatic KwK38 L/55 cannon paired with a 7.92 mm MG42 machine gun. The guns could be pointed anywhere between -4 and 70 degrees and so could fire at air targets. The tank's ammunition included 300 shells and 1,500 machine gun rounds.
-The open-top hexahedral turret, manufactured by the company Appelt, was equipped with a metal mesh to protect against hand grenades. The tank's armor thickness ranged from 8 to 50 mm. Its operational weight reached 9,750 kg. At this weight, its maximum highway speed was 52 km/h, and its maximum highway range was 240 km.
+The open-top hexahedral turret, manufactured by the company Appelt, was equipped with a metal mesh to protect against hand grenades. The tank's armour thickness ranged from 8 to 50 mm. Its operational weight reached 9,750 kg. At this weight, its maximum highway speed was 52 km/h, and its maximum highway range was 240 km.
 The Aufklärungpanzer 38(t) tank was accepted into the Wehrmacht in 1944, but large-scale production of the machine was never successfully introduced. A total of 70 tanks were produced.
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 The tanks were used on both the West and the Eastern Fronts.
-Its design was successful, reliable, and advanced. However, the rivet joints in its armor plating were a detriment to its survivability.
+Its design was successful, reliable, and advanced. However, the rivet joints in its armour plating were a detriment to its survivability.
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 The tank's armament consisted of a 20 mm automatic KwK38 L/55 cannon paired with a 7.92 mm MG42 machine gun. The guns could be pointed anywhere between -4 and 70 degrees and so could fire at air targets. The tank's ammunition included 300 shells and 1,500 machine gun rounds.
-The open-top hexahedral turret, manufactured by the company Appelt, was equipped with a metal mesh to protect against hand grenades. The tank's armor thickness ranged from 8 to 50 mm. Its operational weight reached 9,750 kg. At this weight, its maximum highway speed was 52 kph, and its maximum highway range was 240 km.
+The open-top hexahedral turret, manufactured by the company Appelt, was equipped with a metal mesh to protect against hand grenades. The tank's armor thickness ranged from 8 to 50 mm. Its operational weight reached 9,750 kg. At this weight, its maximum highway speed was 52 km/h, and its maximum highway range was 240 km.
 The Aufklärungpanzer 38(t) tank was accepted into the Wehrmacht in 1944, but large-scale production of the machine was never successfully introduced. A total of 70 tanks were produced.
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_38t_Aufklarungspanzer 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
 * [[T-60]]
 * [[L6/40]]

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 * '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}} -  The best belt for the anti-tank role with the best penetrating shell for this cannon. While the post-penetration damage can be quite poor, the rapid fire from the autocannon can mitigate this problem by following up quickly with another penetrating shot. In close combat, these shells should be used against modules and crew members to make the most of each shell. Against angled armour, however, the HVAP ammo may not be very effective. Unlike the Flakpanzer 1 and Flakpanzer 38, this belt is still 100% HVAP.
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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|ejKGyrDj8E0|'''Premium Review, {{PAGENAME}}. A Nasty Sealclubber!''' - ''Joseph 2000''|rlLU3xzhroo|'''Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''|y1cgs1cHhGA|'''Aufklärungspanzer 38(t), German Premium Tier-1 Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|ejKGyrDj8E0|'''Premium Review, Sd.Kfz. 140/1. A Nasty Sealclubber!''' - ''Joseph 2000''|y1cgs1cHhGA|'''Aufklärungspanzer 38(t), German Premium Tier-1 Light Tank''' - ''Angry Nerd Gaming''}}
 == See also ==