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+ | |It is an excellent SPG for its tier. It is somewhat accurate and has a good gun with a high alpha damage for an SPG. Its traverse speed is slow, and the engine has low horsepower, so it requires good positioning at the beginning of the battle; it takes time to change position. Later SPGs are significantly faster. | |||
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? | + | image:Wespe front view 2.jpg{{!}}Wespe front right view | ||
? | : | + | image:Wespe back view 1.jpg{{!}}Wespe back left view | |
? | + | image:Wespe back view 2.jpg{{!}}Wespe back right view | ||
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+ | * Amazing gun range for its tier | |||
+ | * Decent 105 howitzer with high alpha, decent accuracy & handling and acceptable RoF | |||
+ | * Very sloped upper glacis and thick lower glacis, might come in handy in self defense | |||
+ | * Wide gun arc | |||
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? | * | + | * Somewhat slow speed and sluggish traverse | |
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+ | |InTheGame_performance= | |||
+ | In most aspects superior to the [[Sturmpanzer I Bison]], the Wespe is the German tier 3 artillery of choice. Featuring the common 105mm howitzer among early tier SPGs, it has moderate accuracy, handling and reload rate with decent damage potential that could one-shot even some tier 5 vehicles if the shell fully penetrates. | |||
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+ | * The FuG Spr. 1 radio carry over from the PzKpfw III E or the Luchs, while the top engine is shared with the Pz.I C or the Pz.II G. Install these if already available. | |||
+ | * Research the suspension first for improved maneuverability and weight capacity. | |||
+ | * Next, research the second gun for boost in accuracy. | |||
+ | * If you don't have the radio, consider researching it for easing the grind down the Luchs line. | |||
+ | * Go from there. | |||
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? | + | Artillery Shell Rammer, GLD, Camouflage Net | ||
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+ | |History= | |||
+ | [[image:Wespe pic1.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Wespe SPG]] | |||
+ | In the early 1942, the Panzerkampfwagen II (Sd.Kfz.121) light tank was withdrawn from frontline Panzer units and relocated to second line duties after being in service since 1936. That step provided the opportunity to use its reliable chassis and components for conversions such as the Marder II tank destroyer and Wespe. Alkett designed the Wespe in mid 1942, and its practical design was chosen over other designs based upon the Panzerkampfwagen III or Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis. Wespe (Wasp) was a light self-propelled gun armed with a 105mm light field-howitzer and based on the unmodified and modified Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F chassis. Wespe received the designation Sd.Kfz.124, but was also known as the 10.5cm le FH18/2 Fahrgestell auf Geschützwagen PzKpfw II and as the Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell PzKpfw II (Sf). | |||
? | + | The main idea behind the design of Wespe was to provide all mobile formations with proper and indirect artillery support. Wespes were to operate behind the frontlines and were not to engage enemy vehicles, however, they carried armor-piercing ammunition in case of an encounter. Like artillery, the Wespe operated in batteries and received orders and directions from forward observers by radio or field telephone: reducing the risk of being exposed to direct enemy fire. | ||
+ | The Wespe was based on the regular Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F light tank chassis and on modified Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F chassis'. Both versions used many standard components of the Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F light tank. Ausf F was the last variant of Panzerkampfwagen II to enter full-scale production. Ausf F was produced by FAMO of Breslau (Wroclaw) and some 1400 chassis were manufactured, while 524 were completed as tanks from 1941 to 1943. This model featured increased armor protection and other modifications based on battle experience. | |||
+ | The early version of the Wespe was based on a regular tank chassis with engine moved forward (to a more central location) and the suspension reinforced in order to absorb the stress from firing-recoil. The later version was based on a modified chassis with a slightly lengthened (by 220mm) hull, engine and radiators moved forward (to more central location), and the suspension reinforced to absorb the stress from firing-recoil. The longer hull resulted in an increase in the space between the last road-wheel and idler. Modified chassis' were known as Geschützwagen II - Gun Vehicle / Gun Carriage IIs. The configuration of the driver compartment was changed during production, creating two variants as well. | |||
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+ | image:Wespe_pic2.jpg{{!}}Wespe | |||
+ | image: Wespe_pic3.jpg{{!}} Wespe | |||
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+ | * https://www.army-guide.com/eng/museum_product481.html | |||
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Revision as of 12:08, 26 April 2019
Wespe
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[Client Values; Actual values in
48,000 Cost |
23046 HP Hit Points |
10.9/116.54/13.1 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Driver
- Gunner
- Loader
- Loader
130150 hp Engine Power |
40/10 km/h Speed Limit |
2224 deg/s Traverse |
11.9322.94 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
HE
HE Shells |
128/0
128/0 Shell Cost |
410//410// HP Damage |
27//26// mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
3 r/m Standard Gun ▲
3 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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1230 Standard Gun ▲
1230 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.8 m With 50% Crew: 0.991 m ▲
0.76 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.941 m |
s 6 s 6 Aim time |
1616 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
40° Gun Arc |
-5°/+42°-5°/+42° Elevation Arc |
6555 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 250 m 250 View Range |
m 310 m 455 Signal Range |
III
48000
The Wespe is a German tier 3 self-propelled gun.
Self-propelled gun on the basis of the outdated Pz.Kpfw. II. The vehicle was designed as a mobile artillery unit for armored forces. The armored cabin with the modified 105 mm field howitzer was mounted on the middle and rear parts of the chassis. This SPG was a successful re-use of the outdated chassis. A total of 700 vehicles were built from 1943 through 1944.
It is an excellent SPG for its tier. It is somewhat accurate and has a good gun with a high alpha damage for an SPG. Its traverse speed is slow, and the engine has low horsepower, so it requires good positioning at the beginning of the battle; it takes time to change position. Later SPGs are significantly faster.
The Wespe marks the end of its German self-propelled gun line.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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II | Maybach HL 57 TR | 130 | 20 | 540 | 1120 | |
III | Maybach HL 62 TR | 140 | 20 | 550 | 4220 | |
III | Maybach HL 45 P | 150 | 20 | 500 | 5600 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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II | Wespe | 11 | 22 | 0 | 5000 | 600 | |
III | Wespe verstärkteketten | 13.1 | 24 | 0 | 5000 | 1860 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Amazing gun range for its tier
- Decent 105 howitzer with high alpha, decent accuracy & handling and acceptable RoF
- Very sloped upper glacis and thick lower glacis, might come in handy in self defense
- Wide gun arc
Cons:
- Somewhat slow speed and sluggish traverse
- Very weak superstructure
- Low view range
Performance
In most aspects superior to the Sturmpanzer I Bison, the Wespe is the German tier 3 artillery of choice. Featuring the common 105mm howitzer among early tier SPGs, it has moderate accuracy, handling and reload rate with decent damage potential that could one-shot even some tier 5 vehicles if the shell fully penetrates.
Early Research
- The FuG Spr. 1 radio carry over from the PzKpfw III E or the Luchs, while the top engine is shared with the Pz.I C or the Pz.II G. Install these if already available.
- Research the suspension first for improved maneuverability and weight capacity.
- Next, research the second gun for boost in accuracy.
- If you don't have the radio, consider researching it for easing the grind down the Luchs line.
- Go from there.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
In the early 1942, the Panzerkampfwagen II (Sd.Kfz.121) light tank was withdrawn from frontline Panzer units and relocated to second line duties after being in service since 1936. That step provided the opportunity to use its reliable chassis and components for conversions such as the Marder II tank destroyer and Wespe. Alkett designed the Wespe in mid 1942, and its practical design was chosen over other designs based upon the Panzerkampfwagen III or Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis. Wespe (Wasp) was a light self-propelled gun armed with a 105mm light field-howitzer and based on the unmodified and modified Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F chassis. Wespe received the designation Sd.Kfz.124, but was also known as the 10.5cm le FH18/2 Fahrgestell auf Geschützwagen PzKpfw II and as the Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell PzKpfw II (Sf).
The main idea behind the design of Wespe was to provide all mobile formations with proper and indirect artillery support. Wespes were to operate behind the frontlines and were not to engage enemy vehicles, however, they carried armor-piercing ammunition in case of an encounter. Like artillery, the Wespe operated in batteries and received orders and directions from forward observers by radio or field telephone: reducing the risk of being exposed to direct enemy fire. The Wespe was based on the regular Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F light tank chassis and on modified Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F chassis'. Both versions used many standard components of the Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf F light tank. Ausf F was the last variant of Panzerkampfwagen II to enter full-scale production. Ausf F was produced by FAMO of Breslau (Wroclaw) and some 1400 chassis were manufactured, while 524 were completed as tanks from 1941 to 1943. This model featured increased armor protection and other modifications based on battle experience.
The early version of the Wespe was based on a regular tank chassis with engine moved forward (to a more central location) and the suspension reinforced in order to absorb the stress from firing-recoil. The later version was based on a modified chassis with a slightly lengthened (by 220mm) hull, engine and radiators moved forward (to more central location), and the suspension reinforced to absorb the stress from firing-recoil. The longer hull resulted in an increase in the space between the last road-wheel and idler. Modified chassis' were known as Geschützwagen II - Gun Vehicle / Gun Carriage IIs. The configuration of the driver compartment was changed during production, creating two variants as well.
Historical Gallery
Sources and External Links
USA | IIT1 HMC • IIIT18 HMC • IIIM7 Priest • IVT82 HMC • IVM37 • VM41 HMC • VIM44 • VIIM12 • VIIIM40/M43 • IXM53/M55 • XT92 HMC |
UK | IILoyd Gun Carriage • IIISexton II • IIISexton I • IVBirch Gun • VBishop • VIFV304 • VIICrusader 5.5-in. SP • VIIIFV207 • IXFV3805 • XConqueror Gun Carriage |
Germany | IIG.Pz. Mk. VI (e) • IIISturmpanzer I Bison • IIIWespe • IVPz.Sfl. IVb • IVSturmpanzer II • VGrille • VIHummel • VIIG.W. Panther • VIIIG.W. Tiger (P) • IXG.W. Tiger • XG.W. E 100 |
France | IIRenault FT 75 BS • IIILorraine 39L AM • IVAMX 105 AM mle. 47 • VAMX 13 105 AM mle. 50 • V105 leFH18B2 • VIAMX 13 F3 AM • VIILorraine 155 mle. 50 • VIIILorraine 155 mle. 51 • IXBat.-Châtillon 155 55 • XBat.-Châtillon 155 58 |
USSR | IISU-18 • IIISU-26 • IVSU-5 • VSU-122A • VISU-8 • VIIS-51 • VIISU-14-1 • VIIISU-14-2 • IX212A • XObject 261 |
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Italy | |
Poland |