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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. Its strongest gun configuration deals 30 damage per shot with 45mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1125.
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 | 30 | 45mm | 1.6s | 37.50 |
With the top-tier gun, the Pzw. 39 can theoretically output up to 1125 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
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. The strongest gun deals 30 damage per shot, higher than 6% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 45mm puts it in the top 83% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- Pzw. 39 vs M3 Stuart — tier 3 light tank from USA
- Pzw. 39 vs MTLS-1G14 — tier 3 light tank from USA
- Pzw. 39 vs Locust — tier 3 light tank from USA
- See full tier 3 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
Related tier 3 light tanks
- 10TP — Poland
- A7E3 — UK, premium
- AMX 38 — France
- BT-5 — USSR
- BT-7 artillery — USSR, premium
- BT-SV — USSR, premium
- Type 97 Chi-Ha — Japan
- Cruiser Mk. III — UK
- All Czechoslovakia tanks · Tier 3 premium tanks
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.
How much damage does the Pzw. 39 do?
The top gun on the Panzerwagen 39 deals 30 damage per shot with 45mm of standard armor penetration.
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.