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Wespe

GENERAL DATA
Formal Desig­nation Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf)
(SdKfz 124), Wespe, Gerat 803
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
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
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
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
EGT, GT, BP05

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