Jagdpanzer 38

Description

The Jagdpanzer 38 was originally developed as an interim replacement for the Sturmgeschütz III, after the Alkett factory was bombed byt eh Allies.

Re-designated as a tank destroyer, it was a deadly threat to Allied tanks, thanks to its small size. It was, however, very cramped, and was thinly armoured on its sides and rear.

Technical Details

Jagdpanzer 38
Crew
Crew (total) 4
Physical characteristics
Weight 15.75 t
Length 6.38 m
Width 2.63 m
Height 2.17 m
Armour
Armour (max) 60 mm
Performance
Speed (max) 42 km/h
Armament
Main weapon 7,5 cm Pak 39 (L/48) (1)
Secondary weapon 7,92 mm MG 34 (1)

Images

Drawing of a Jagdpanzer 38
Frontal view
Top view
Recovery version of the Jagdpanzer 38
Right side

Further Reading

Forum discussion of the Jagdpanzer 38
Forum discussion at the Tanks in World War 2 Forum, about the Jagdpanzer 38.
List of preserved Jagdpanzer 38
List of entries at the Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project on the Jagdpanzer 38.

Sources

  1. JENTZ, Tom, DOYLE, Hilary & BADROCKE, Mike. Jagdpanzer 38 "Hetzer", 1944-1945. Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2001. 48 p. ISBN: 1-84176-135-4.

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