Sd.Kfz.124 WESPE

In the early 1942, PanzerkampfwagenII (Sd.Kfz.121) light tank was withdrawn from frontline Panzer units and relocated to second line duties after being in service since 1936.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 Marder II tank destroyer and Wespe. Alkett designed Wespe in mid 1942, and its practical design was chosen over other designs based on Panzerkampfwagen III or Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis. Wespe (Wasp) was a light self-propelled gun armed with 105mm light field howitzer and based on unmodified and modifiedPanzerkampfwagen II Ausf.F chassis. Wespe received designation Sd.Kfz.124 but was also known as 10.5cm le FH18/2 Fahrgestell auf Geschützwagen PzKpfw II and as Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell PzKpfw II (Sf).

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