VW Wespe 2 by Kacper444-Draws on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Wespe 2 is an 4x4 multipurpose all-terrain IMV. It was designed on basis of Iveco LMV and with some inspiration taken from Russian GAZ Tigr. It comes with multiple variants, both 4x4 and 6x6. It can be armed with various weapons ranging from LMGs to ATGMs. RWS is also an option. Capacity of carried personel depends on version and varies form 5 to 9 and payload from 1200kg to 1600kg. It comes equipped with ABS, independent all-wheel Double A-Arm suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers, LSD, transfer case, CTIS, engine block heater and hydraulic winch. Additional equipment that can be mounted includes air conditioning and stereo set. Wespe 2 offers decent speed and protection, which allows it and its crew to survive most encounters.

Specifications:

Unit cost: ~550k Euro
Mass: 6.5 tones
Length: 5.29 m
Width: 2.3 m
Height: Hull - 2.14 m
Total - 3.02 m
Crew: 2+3

Armor type: AMAP
Armor protection: STANAG 4569 Level III
Main armament: Depends on mount (it can be LMG, HMG, RWS or ATGM)
Secondary armament: Depends on mount (additional LMG, AGL and smoke grenades)

Engine: Iveco F1D V4 diesel, 195 hp
Suspension: Double A-Arm
Mine protection: STANAG 4569 Level Ia
Operational range: 600 km (road)
340 km (off-road)
Fuel capacity: 130l
Speed: Road - 100km/h
Off-road - 65km/h (max)