Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Mi 8
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Mi 8 Marker
Mittlerer Transporthubschrauber der in der Sowjetunion für militärische u. zivile Zwecke gebaut wurde. Zwei Triebwerke virkten auf das Rotorblatt und brachten den Hubschrauber auf eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 260 km/h. Mit 28 Passagieren flog er 500 km weit und erreichte eine Höhe von 4500 mtr.
Medium transport helicopter built in the Soviet Union for military and civilian purposes. Two engines acted on the rotor blade and brought the helicopter to a maximum speed of 260 km/h. With 28 passengers it flew 500 km and reached an altitude of 4500 mtr.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 49° 14.27′ N, 8° 53.808′ 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 and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of
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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: Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun (here, next to this marker); Prototyp II des Leopard 1 / Prototype II of the Leopard 1 (here, next to this marker); T55 (here, next to this marker); US-Haubitze M / US Howitzer M (a few steps from this marker); Schiffskanone und Panzerplatte / Ship's Cannon and Armor Plate (a few steps from this marker); Leichte Feldhaubitze 16 / Light Field Howitzer 16 (a few steps from this marker); Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Leopard 1 (a few steps from 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.
Also see . . . Mil Mi-8. Wikipedia
The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. Russian production of the aircraft model still continues as(Submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)of 2024. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The Mi 8 Helicopter and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
