PANZERBÜCHSE 38

PANZERBÜCHSE 38
Image: Panzerbüchse 38
Year1939
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Tank Rifle
Origin & DesignerGermany/Werke
Numbers Produced1.408
Crew2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x94)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight225gr (14.58g)
Barrel Length1.085mm
Overall Length1.615mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountBi-Pod
Combat Weight16.2 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Post & Rear Notch
FeedSingle Shot
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire10 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity1.265 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range300m
Maximum Range1.500m
Armour Penetration29mm @ 300m @ 30°
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe PzB 38 was intended to give the Infantry Companies their own AT capabilities, but once AFVs began to use thicker armour it was soon found to be obsolete.