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Panzerwagen 39 stats at a glance
The Panzerwagen 39 has 356 hit points , 32mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 356 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.5 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 32 / 15 / 8 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.1:1. This pronounced angling makes the Pzw. 39 significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 45 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.3:1. The Pzw. 39 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 29.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 22.4% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 mm Panzerwagen Kanone 1938 | 3 | — | — | 1.6s | — |
How Pzw. 39 compares to its peers
There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the Pzw. 39. Its 356 HP places it in the top 36% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 342). Frontal hull armor of 32mm ranks in the top 36% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 25% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Pzw. 39 vs 10TP — tier 3 light tank from Poland
- Pzw. 39 vs A7E3 — tier 3 light tank from UK
- Pzw. 39 vs AMX 38 — tier 3 light tank from France
- Pzw. 39 vs BT-5 — tier 3 light tank from USSR
- See full tier 3 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
The vehicle was developed by ČKD and is an adaptation of the TNH tank to Swiss requirements. The project used a Swiss-made engine and gun. 24 vehicles were produced and were actively used by the Swiss Army until 1948.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Panzerwagen 39 in WoT?
The Panzerwagen 39 is a tier 3 light tank from Czechoslovakia.
Is the Pzw. 39 a premium tank?
Yes — the Panzerwagen 39 is a tier 3 premium light tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the Pzw. 39?
45 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Pzw. 39 have?
Hull armor: 32mm front, 15mm side, 8mm rear.