Tobyhanna Army Depot in Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System
Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019
1. M163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System Marker
Armament M168 Gun System [6x20mm Barrels]
firing 3,000 rounds per minute.
Gun Range Anti-air: 5,249 ft.: ground: 3,281 ft.
Crew 4
Weight 27,478 lbs
Max Speed 35 mph
Range 300 miles
Erected by Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 11.525′ N, 75° 25.529′ W. Marker is in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Tobyhanna Army Depot. Memorial is on Hap Arnold Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the perimeter fence near the tank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M577A1 Armored Command Post (within shouting distance of this marker); M110A2 Self Propelled Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Chaparral (within shouting distance of this marker); M-60 Main Battle Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (about 300 feet away); M901A1 Improved TOW Vehicle
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More about this marker. Tobyhanna Army Depot requires approved ID for entrance, and NO photography is allowed without prior approval from the depot commander. The contributor contacted Public Affairs, which had previously taken the photos, had them reviewed and approved, and then provided them to the contributor electronically. The contributor, being retired military, has been to the Depot and passed all of the markers along the entrance drive (but could not take photos). Thanks to Depot Public Affairs for providing the photographs, which highlight the important work the depot and US Army does for America.
Also see . . .
1. M163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System. (Submitted on November 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Tobyhanna Army Depot History. (Submitted on November 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019
2. M163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
