In this video we look at why the Wiesel could have a significant impact on the battlefield in Ukraine, this information is based on the views of a German combat engineer that is fighting with the Ukrainian Legion. Additionally, I interviewed a Leopard 2 gunner that faced Wiesels in exercises. We discuss mobility, maneuverability, the terrain in Ukraine, maintainability, firepower and detection.
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00:00 Intro
00:34 Wiesel Basics Wiesel 101
00:59 Technical Data
1:31 Power to Weight & Range
2:53 Mobility in Difficult Terrain
3:30 Combat Engineer’s Points
03:45 Maneuverability & Surprise
5:45 The Wiesel is Smol
06:43 Ukraine Terrain & Combat Conditions
09:26 Russian Ground Surveillance Radar
10:09 Military History Group
10:22 Maintainability
11:08 Firepower
11:42 Wiesel Tactics
13:13 Wiesel with ATGM
13:40 The Mud?
13:59 Urban Combat Experience
14:43 Conclusion
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