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Autoblindata Vespa
Light Armored Car
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Italy |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1941 |
| Manufactured by: | Societa Italiana Caproni |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Armament: | (1) 8mm Machine Gun |
| Engine: | 8-Cylinder Gasoline |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
The Autoblindata Vespa (Wasp) was designed by Ottavio Fuscaldo and built
by aircraft company Caproni, using a unique lozenge/diamond wheel design
(one in front, two in middle and one in back). This unique pattern
allowed for a tight turning radius. The vehicle is sometimes also
referred to as the Fuscaldo Vespa. The initial prototype was submitted for tests to the Italian military in late 1941, but its performance was found to be unacceptable. As a result, Caproni redesigned the vehicle in 1942 and resubmitted it for testing. Notable differences between the two designs include changed windscreen, larger wheels/wheel skirts and modified glacis configuration. Although the redesigned vehicle's performance was improved, the Italians did not accept it for production; the Autoblinda Lince being built instead. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
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Autoblindata Vespa Photo |
Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
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Autoblindata Vespa Photo |
Wikimedia Commons |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| A Century of Italian Armored Cars (Roadrunner) | Nicola Pignato |
| A Photo History of Armoured Cars In Two World Wars | George Forty |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow and Robert J. Icks |
| Italian Armoured & Reconnaissance Cars: 1911-45 (Osprey Publishing) | Filippo Cappellano & Pier Paolo Battistelli |
|
Italian Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War 2 Book Review by Patrick Keenan - Editor |
Ralph Riccio |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Autoblindata Vespa Model Kit (35004) | WIP3D | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
