WW2 German Wehrmacht 'WESPE' Self-Propelled Gun

Assistant Manager, Jason Belgrave, takes us on a tour of the AusArmour WW2 Wepse Self Propelled Gun!

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[Bierrr]

Didn't expect the nearly perfect german pronunciation

[zachhaus]

Finally a legit review of WW2 vehicles without annoying music blasting every 5 seconds and straight to the point.

[ThomasRaffs]

Looking forward to seeing the restoration process on this vehicle already now!

[TheSavageRepairman]

I am completely dialed in for this series.

[paoloviti]

The "Wespe" was a very successful vehicle during the war fitted with the 10.5 cm field howitzer. Existing chassis were converted to self-propelled artillery vehicles, providing mobility to the PaK 40/7.5 cm anti-tank gun like this vehicle shown at the museum. I would like very much to see this vehicle back on the road. Good job with this presentation 👏 👍 👌

[Bigman]

This is the best complete untouched Wespe I've seen.
I didn't know that fact of the wider and heavier Suspensionarms.
Congrats to that requirement.
Hope to see more pictures of the Interior ❤❤❤

[clockmonkey]

That was great, straight in, then data at a speed can take in, dotted with things I did not know. TX.

[cliffthelightning]

Danm impressive pronunciation. Great channel

[ianstewartbrown]

Looking forward to the restoration of this little ripper

[Ghostmaxi]

For those more interested in the ammo:
There were quite a lot of different rounds, but the most simple were:
F. H. Gr (depending on fuze) 14, 81 kg or 15, 6 kg and depending on filler 1, 4 kg to 1, 75 kg He filler, with a velocity of 461 to 470 m/s.
Then later war for increased range 2 rounds came into service.
The F. H. Gr. Fern, which was a lengthened 14, 81 kg He round with 2, 28 kg He filler and a velocity of 540 m/s (only fired with muzzle brake).
And the 10, 5 / 8, 8 cm Sprgr. 42 which was a He-DS round, with 620 m/s.
There were also of similar weight Smoke and incendary rounds as well as a 15 kg Canister shot (making it a 10, 5 cm shotgun)
For armor pircing there was also a wide range.
The first most simplest the 14 kg Pzgr. (APHE) With 238-240g filler and 480 m/s, the Pzgr. Rot (Apcbc) of 15, 56kg 250g filler and 461-470 m/s (depending on source).
Later on first the Gr.39 HL (Heat) series with up to 115mm penetration and 495 m/s was put into service, but also the 10, 5 / 7, 5 cm Pzgr.39 TS (Apcbc-DS) round of 6, 4 kg (flight weight) and 765 m/s.
Planned continuation (but only tests) were also a 10, 5 / 8, 8 cm Pzgr. Ts of 9, 85 kg and 620 m/s.

[RauweVogel]

YES! I'm also building a Wespe right now! (1/35😄) Perfect timing, thank you for the video. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[Bansen]

I dont know why but i always loved the Wespe. It has this iconic look to it, atleast for me. This is gonna be an awesome restoration video and a beauty when restored! Looking forward to it.

[SayakMajumder]

Want Jason Belgrave to cover absolutely every armoured vehicle there is. He's absolute gem.

[highlander]

Awesome video again from Jason. So much detail in a short clip on one of my favourite kits as a kid (Bandai 1/35th), along with the Hetzer.

[quentinstacy]

Thanks Jason, Kurt and all the team at AAAM

[motoxray]

Great job, Jason. A lot of info in a short space of time. Another resto to look forward to!

[flatnose]

Would be really interesting to hear where and how the museum obtains their exhibits

[maispao]

Very nice. Will be a stunner when restored.

[davekreitzer]

Looking forward to this restoration - will be a great addition to the motor pool 😁👍

[markogronfors]

Really looking forward to updates. If you are interested in World War history, these are great nuggets of gold. Thanks for the video