Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
M 42 Fla-Panzer
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M 42 Anti-Aircraft Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. M 42 Fla-Panzer / M 42 Anti-Aircraft Tank Marker
Fahrgestell des leichten Kampfpanzers M 41. Aufbau mit 40mm Fliegerabwehr Zwillingskanonen. 1956 in Bundeswehr eingeführt.
Gewicht: 22,5 to
Geschwindigkeit: 72km/h
Fahrbereich: 150 km
Antrieb: Continental 6 Zyl. Boxer Otto Motor mit 506 PS
Chassis of the M 41 light battle tank. Structure with 40mm anti-aircraft twin cannons. Introduced into the German army in 1956.
Weight: 22.5 tons
Speed: 72 km/h
Range: 150 km
Drive: Continental 6 cylinder boxer petrol engine with 506 hp
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 49° 14.29′ N, 8° 53.777′ 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 the Technik Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Halbkettenfahrzeug M3 / Half-Track Vehicle M3 (here, next to this marker); BTR 60 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); BTR 152 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); Pak 7.62 cm field gun (here, next to this marker); SU 100 "Selbstfahrlafette" / SU 100 "Self-Propelled Gun" (a few steps from this marker); Spähwagen M3-A1 (a few steps from this marker); Legendärer Russischer Panzer T34 / Legendary Russian Tank T34 (a few steps from this marker); Panzerhaubitze “Wespe" / Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe" (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 . . . M42 Duster.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. M 42 Fla-Panzer / M 42 Anti-Aircraft Tank and Marker (left side)
The M42 40 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, or "Duster," is an American armored light air-defense gun built for the United States Army from 1952 until December 1960, in service until 1988. Production of this vehicle was performed by the tank division of the General Motors Corporation. It used components from the M41 light tank and was constructed of all-welded steel.(Submitted on December 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
