웨스페 Sd.Kfz. 124 | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 독일 |
| 형식 | 자가 추진 포병 |
| 서비스 중 | 1943 – 1945 |
| 내장 | 676 |
Tthe 웨스페 Sd.Kfz. 124 제 2 차 세계 대전 중 독일군이 사용한 자체 추진 포병 차량이었습니다. 그것은 기갑 II 탱크의 섀시를 기반으로하고 10.5cm leFH 18 곡사포로 무장했습니다. Wespe Sd.Kfz. 124에는 5명의 승무원이 있었고 최대 속도는 40km/h였습니다. 1943 년부터 1944 년까지 생산되었으며 동부 및 서부 전선에서 서비스를 보았습니다. Wespe Sd.Kfz. 124는 기갑 사단에 화력 지원을 제공하는 데 효과적이었지만 장갑 보호 및 탄약 저장이 제한적이었습니다.
소스: 키 피 디 아
| Wespe Sd.Kfz. 124 Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 26 |
커피 사줘
참고 항목:
Giving the Panzer II a New Lease on Life
By 1942, the 기갑 II was hopelessly outclassed as a frontline battle tank. However, its reliable chassis provided a perfect platform for mobile artillery. The 웨스페 (Wespe) (Wasp) was designed by Alkett and utilized a modified Panzer II Ausf. F chassis to mount the standard 10.5 cm leFH 18 howitzer. Unlike the Marder series (which was an anti-tank “hunter”), the Wespe was a true artillery piece, designed to fire from the second line to support moving armored formations. It was so successful that Hitler personally ordered all Panzer II production to be dedicated exclusively to the Wespe.
| Attribute | Standard Specification (Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Self-Propelled Light Field Howitzer |
| 승무원 | 5 (Commander, Driver, 3 Gunners) |
| 주무장 | 10.5 cm leFH 18/2 L/28 Howitzer |
| 보조 무장 | 1 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (stowed for local defense) |
| Maximum Firing Range | approx. 10,600 meters (6.6 miles) |
| 갑옷 | 5 mm to 30 mm (enough to stop small arms fire) |
| 엔진 | Maybach HL 62 TR 6-cylinder petrol (140 hp) |
| Max Road Speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| Production Total | 676 guns + 159 ammunition carriers |
Design Adaptations for Artillery
- Chassis Modification: To accommodate the heavy 10.5 cm gun, the Panzer II chassis was lengthened, and the engine was moved forward to a more central position. This helped balance the weight and created a rear fighting platform.
- The Split Superstructure: The gun was mounted in an open-topped, high-walled armored box. While this protected the crew from shell splinters and rifle fire from the front, they were vulnerable to the elements and overhead airbursts.
- Ammunition Constraints: Due to its small size, the Wespe could only carry 32 rounds of ammunition. To solve this, specialized Munitionsträger Wespe (ammunition carriers) were built—identical vehicles without the gun that carried 90 extra rounds.
- Fire Control: The Wespe typically operated in batteries of six, linked by radio to forward observers who provided the coordinates for indirect fire missions.
Combat History: From Kursk to Normandy
- Baptism of Fire: The Wespe saw its first major action during Operation Citadel (Kursk) in July 1943. Its ability to keep pace with the Panzers across the Russian steppe made it an instant favorite among commanders.
- 신뢰도: Unlike many late-war German heavy projects, the Wespe was praised for its mechanical reliability and ease of repair, largely because it used the well-vetted Panzer II components.
- Global Service: After Kursk, the Wespe served on every major front, including the defense of Sicily and Italy, the battles in Normandy, and the final defense of Germany.
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