LEHKÝ TANK VZOR.34

LEHKÝ TANK VZOR.34
Image: LT Vz.34 (Wikipedia)
Year1934
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/CKD
Numbers Produced50
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Radio Operator/Machine Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 37mm L/40 UV Vz.34 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +25°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTFZ
Secondary Armament2 x 7.92mm ZB Vz.35 Machine Guns (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried60 x 37mm & 2000 x 7.92mm
Height2.22m
Width2.10m
Length4.60m
Combat Weight7.625 kg
Ground Clearance0.35m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.0m
Obstacle Clearance0.80m
Climbing Ability29°
RadioVz.35
ArmourHull Front: 15mm
Hull Sides: 15mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 8mm
Hull Bottom: 8mm
Gun Mantle: 15mm
Turret Front: 15mm
Turret Sides: 15mm
Turret Rear: 15mm
Turret Top: 8mm
EnginePraga SV (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range160 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed36 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed15 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe LT Vz.34 (Lehký Tank Vzor 34) was a light tank designed by the Czech firm ČKD. It mounted a 37mm gun in a fully revolving turret plus two machine guns. It was thinly armoured, which was a cause for concern as this only gave protection against small arms and shell splinters. They were supposed to be concentrated in a single armoured regiment but this was cut short by the German annexation.