Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
T55
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. T55 Marker
Besatzung: 4 Mann
Gewicht: 36 to
Bewaffnung: 100 mm Kanone
Höchstgeschwindigkeit: 45 km/h
Fahrbereich (Straße): 600 km
Antrieb: 12 Zylinder Dieselmotor
Sowjetische Weiterentwicklung des T54 mit stärkerem Motor. Geändertes Getriebe und stabilisierte Kanone.
Crew: 4 men
Weight: 36 tons
Armament: 100 mm cannon
Top speed: 45 km/h
Range (road): 600 km
Drive: 12 cylinders diesel engine
Soviet development of the T54 with a more powerful engine. Modified transmission and stabilized cannon.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 14.273′ N, 8° 53.803′ 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
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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: Schiffskanone und Panzerplatte / Ship's Cannon and Armor Plate (here, next to this marker); Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun (here, next to this marker); Mi 8 (here, next to this marker); Leopard 1 (a few steps from this marker); Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Schützenpanzer HS 30 / HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Prototyp II des Leopard 1 / Prototype II of the Leopard 1 (a few steps from this marker); US-Haubitze M / US Howitzer M (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 . . . T-54/T-55 Tanks. Wikipedia
The T-54 and T-55 tanks are a series of Soviet medium tanks introduced in the years following the Second World War. The first T-54 prototype was completed at Nizhny Tagil by the end of 1945. From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured(Submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)units of the Soviet Army, armies of the Warsaw Pact countries, and many others. T-54s and T-55s have been involved in many of the world's armed conflicts since their introduction in the second half of the 20th century.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The front view of a T55 tank and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. T55 tank
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 95 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
