GENERAL DATA | |||
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Formal Desig­nation | Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf) (SdKfz 124), Wespe, Gerat 803 |
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Manufac­turer(s) | FAMO | ||
Production Quantity | 676 | Production Period | Feb. 1943-Jul. 1944 |
Type | Self-Propelled Gun | Crew | 4 |
Length /hull (m) | 4.81 | Barrel Overhang (m) | n.a. |
Width (m) | 2.28 | Height (m) | 2.30 |
Combat Weight (kg) | 11000 | Radio | FuG Spr f |
FIREPOWER | |||
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Primary Armament | 105mm leFH18M L/28 | Ammu­nition Carried | 32 |
Traverse (degrees) | Manual (17° L to 17° R) | Elevation (degrees) | -5° to +42° |
Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | n.a. |
Secondary Armament | 1 x 7.92mm MG34 (loose) | Ammu­nition Carried | n.a. |
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
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Engine Make & Model | Maybach HL62TR | Track Links | 106/track |
Type & Displace­ment | Liquid, L6, 6.2 liters | Track Width | 28cm |
Horse­power (max.) | 140hp @2600rpm | Track Ground Contact | 240cm |
Power­/Weight Ratio | 12.7 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 11.7 psi |
Gearbox | 6 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.36 |
Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | 4.8 |
Range on/off road (km) | 140/95 | Gradient (deg.) | 30° |
Mileage (L/100km) | 121 on road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.56 |
Fuel Capacity (liters) | 170 | Fording (m) | 0.85 |
Speed on/off road | 40/20 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 1.70 |
ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
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Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
Hull | 30mm @75° | 15mm @90° | 15mm @71° | 5mm @0° |
Super­structure | 20mm @60° | 15mm @90° | 8mm @90° | 10mm @0° |
Gun Shield | 10mm @66° | 10mm @73° | 10mm @74° | open |
REFERENCES |
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EGT, GT, BP05 |
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