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Wespe

Self-propelled artilleryGermanyRetired
Wespe
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Key specs

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
Famo-Ursus
Designer
Alkett
Designed
1942
Entered service
1943
Produced
1943–1944
Units produced
676
Status
Retired
Crew
5

Self-propelled artillery

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Overview

Wespe is a self-propelled artillery system from Germany, made by Famo-Ursus. It entered service in 1943; it was produced from 1943 to 1944; 676 were built. It fires 105 mm shells. It is used or was used by Germany, and saw combat in World War II.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
1x 10.5 cm leFH 18/2 L/28 with 40 rounds
Caliber
105 mm
Dimensions and weights
Weight
11 t
Length
4.81 m
Width
2.28 m
Height
2.30 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
6-cyl petrol Maybach HL62 TR
Power
103 kW
Road speed
40 km/h
Off-road speed
95 km/h
Operational range
220 km
Fuel capacity
170 l
Suspension
leaf spring
Armour
5 - 30 mm (.19 - 1.18 in)

Variants

Panzer IIbased onWespe1943

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
World War II
Operators
Germany

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (fr): Wespe, Wikipedia
  2. Wikipedia (ru): Wespe, Wikipedia
  3. Wikipedia: Wespe, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.