Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Panzerhaubitze “Wespe"
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Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe"
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Panzerhaubitze “Wespe" / Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe" Marker
Leistung: 140 PS
Gefechtsgewicht: 1.500 kg
Höchstgeschw.: 40 km/h
Besatzung: 5 Mann
Die Panzerhaubitze Wespe war eine selbstfahrende Feldhaubitze der deutschen Wehrmacht im Zweiten Weltkrieg, die auf dem Panzer II basierte. Das hier gezeigte Ausstellungsstück ist eine ungepanzerte Replika auf der Basis eines Hotchkiss Sp1-A Schützenpanzers, die für Filmaufnahmen angefertigt wurde.
Power: 140 hp
Combat weight: 1,500 kg
Top speed: 40 km/h
Crew: 5 men
The armored howitzer "Wespe" (Wasp) was a German self-propelled artillery vehicle developed and used during World War II. It was based on the Panzer II tank. The exhibit item shown here is an unarmored replica based on a Hotchkiss Sp1-A armored personnel carrier which was built for a film production.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 14.285′ N, 8° 53.77′ E. Marker
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Demilitarisierung / Demilitarization (here, next to this marker); BTR 60 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); Skoda Kanone M40 / Skoda Cannon M40 (here, next to this marker); Pak 7.62 cm field gun (a few steps from this marker); BTR 152 Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker); Legendärer Russischer Panzer T34 / Legendary Russian Tank T34 (a few steps from this marker); Spähwagen M3-A1 (a few steps from this marker); SU 100 "Selbstfahrlafette" / SU 100 "Self-Propelled Gun" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . Wespe. Wikipedia
During the Battle of France in 1940 it became apparent that the intermediate tank of the German forces, the Panzer II, was unsuitable(Submitted on December 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)as a main battle tank. Though mechanically sound, it was both under-gunned and under-armoured. The chassis, however, proved serviceable for providing mobility to the 10.5 cm field howitzer. Existing chassis were converted to self-propelled artillery vehicles, such as the Marder II conversion providing mobility to the PaK 40/7.5 cm anti-tank gun.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe"The marker is located at the left side of the Self-Propelled Howitzer out of the photo
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
