Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Canberra B.2
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Canberra B.2 Marker
Die Canberra war Großbritanniens erster Düsenbomber. Sie wurde in verschiedenen Versionen gebaut: Zuerst als Bomber, danach auch als Trainer, Aufklärer, Nachtbomber, Raketenträger und Zielschleppflugzeug. Von den ersten Canberra B.2 wurden 400 Stück produziert. Auch die Bundeswehr übernahm Maschinen dieses Typs. Ab 1966 diente sie u.a. als Erprobungsträger für neue Navigations- und Zielerfassungsgeräte.
Baujahr: 1951-1961
Motoren: 2x Rolls-Royce Avon Mk. 101 (RA3)
Leistung: 2x 28,89 kN
Höchstgeschw.: 917 km/h
Spannweite: 19,49 m
The Canberra was Britain's first jet bomber. It was built in various versions, first as a bomber, then as a coach, reconnaissance aircraft, night bomber, rocket carrier and target towing vehicle. 400 of the first Canberra B.2 were built. The Bundeswehr also took over machines of this type. From 1966 the plane served as a trial carrier for new navigation and target acquisition devices.
Year of construction: 1951-1961
Engines: 2x Rolls-Royce Avon Mk. 101 (RA3)
Power: 2x 28.89 kN
Top speed: 917
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Wingspan: 19.49 m
Erected by Technik Museen Sinsheim Speyer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 49° 14.354′ N, 8° 53.764′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker is located on the roof of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2A, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Junkers Ju 52/3m (here, next to this marker); Douglas DC 3 (a few steps from this marker); Iljuschin IL-14 P (a few steps from this marker); Snecma ATAR 101 D (within shouting distance of this marker); de Havilland Ghost 48 (within shouting distance of this marker); Vickers Viscount 800 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dampfkran / Steam Crane (within shouting distance of this marker); Iljuschin IL-18 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. Canberra B.2 Marker (Left marker)
The English Electric Canberra is a British first-generation, jet-powered medium bomber. It was developed by English Electric during the mid- to late 1940s in response to a 1944 Air Ministry requirement for a successor to the wartime de Havilland Mosquito fast bomber. Among the performance requirements for the type was an outstanding high-altitude bombing capability and high speed. These were partly accomplished by making use of newly developed jet-propulsion technology. When the Canberra was introduced to service with the Royal Air Force (RAF), the type's first operator, in May 1951, it became the service's first jet-powered bomber.(Submitted on November 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The Canberra B.2 is the orange colored aircraft
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
4. The view of the Canberra B.2
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
