BERGEPANZER HETZER 38(t)

BERGEPANZER HETZER 38(t)
Image: Bergepanzer Hetzer (Modelling News)
YearSeptember 1944
Vehicle TypeLight Armoured Recovery Vehicle
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/BMM
Numbers Produced170
Crew4
Main Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Loose)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried600 x 7.92mm
Height2.17m
Width2.63m
Length4.87m
Combat Weight15.500 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth0.89m
Trench Crossing1.31m
Obstacle Clearance0.65m
Climbing Ability29°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 60mm
Hull Sides: 20mm
Hull Rear: 20mm
Hull Top: 10mm
Hull Bottom: 8mm
EnginePraga EPA AC/2 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range177 km
Maximum Cross Country Range130 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed42 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed16 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Bergepanzer 38(t) was based on the Hetzer. These vehicles were to be issued to Hetzer companies and had an open topped compartment which housed the maintenance crew and plus lifting equipment. The Bergepanzer 38(t) served with Hetzer units until the end of the war.