威斯佩 Sd.Kfz. 124 | |
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| 国家 | 德国 |
| 类型 | 自行火炮 |
| 在服务中 | 1943 – 1945 |
| 建立 | 676 |
这 威斯佩 Sd.Kfz. 124 是二战期间德军使用的自行火炮车。它基于Panzer II坦克的底盘，并配备了10.5厘米leFH 18榴弹炮。Wespe Sd.Kfz. 124 有五名机组人员，最高时速为 40 公里/小时。它于 1943 年至 1944 年生产，并在东部和西部战线服役。Wespe Sd.Kfz. 124 有效地为装甲师提供火力支援，但它的装甲保护和弹药储存有限。
源： 维基 百科
| Wespe Sd.Kfz. 124 Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | 未知 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 26 |
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Giving the Panzer II a New Lease on Life
By 1942, the 装甲二号 was hopelessly outclassed as a frontline battle tank. However, its reliable chassis provided a perfect platform for mobile artillery. The 韦斯佩 (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) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Self-Propelled Light Field Howitzer |
| 船员 | 5 (Commander, Driver, 3 Gunners) |
| 主要武器装备 | 10.5 cm leFH 18/2 L/28 Howitzer |
| 次要武器 | 1 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (stowed for local defense) |
| Maximum Firing Range | approx. 10,600 meters (6.6 miles) |
| 装甲 | 5 mm to 30 mm (enough to stop small arms fire) |
| 发动机 | 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.
- 可靠性： 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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