Vickers-Wolfe Light Tank Mk1 "Wasp" "Besse" (Fictional WW2 Tank)
Vickers-Wolfe Light Tank Mk I “Wasp”
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 1939–1945
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Overview
The Vickers-Wolfe Light Tank Mk I, known affectionately to its crews as the “Wasp,” was a compact one-man reconnaissance tankette used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces during the early years of the Second World War.
Developed in the late 1930s by Vickers-Armstrong in cooperation with Wolfe Engineering Works of Birmingham, the Wasp was conceived as a fast, reliable scout vehicle that could accompany infantry columns, relay messages, and probe enemy lines ahead of heavier armor.
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Design and Service
The Wasp’s small size made it easy to transport and maintain in the field, while its sloped armor and sturdy construction offered surprising protection for such a light vehicle. Early models were issued to reconnaissance units within the Royal Armoured Corps, and by 1940 the type had become a common sight across the British Expeditionary Force in France.
Although originally intended as a stop-gap design, its low cost and reliability led to large-scale production throughout the war, with later variants serving in North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe. Crews appreciated its mechanical simplicity, while commanders valued its speed and small silhouette for scouting and communication duties.
By 1942, the Wasp had been adapted into several specialized roles, including command vehicles, artillery observation posts, and even flame-projector variants used during the push through Normandy.
BTW: to steer you have to use the wheel halt buttons
NEEDS INF ELEC AND INF FUEL AND ENGINE OVERHEATING OFF
