Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Schützenpanzer HS 30
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HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Schützenpanzer HS 30 / HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Marker
Baujahr: 1958
Leistung: 229 PS
Hubraum: 6.516 ccm
Motor: 8-Zyl.
Mit diesem Schützenpanzer war die Panzergrenadiertruppe in der Lage, ihre Aufgaben im Zusammenwirken mit dem Kampfpanzer M48 zu erfüllen. Das Fahrgestell wurde auch als Waffenträger verwendet, z. B. für Mörser oder Leichtgeschütze. Der HS 30 wurde später durch den "Marder" ersetzt.
Year of manufacture: 1958
Power: 229 hp
Displacement: 6,516 cc
Engine: 8-cyl.
This armored personnel carrier enabled the armored infantrymen to perform their missions in cooperation with the M48 battle tank. The chassis was also used as a weapon carrier, e.g. for howitzers or light guns. The HS 30 was later replaced by the "Marder".
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 49° 14.272′ N, 8° 53.795′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt.
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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: Schwere 21 cm Kanone / Heavy 21 cm Cannon (here, next to this marker); Leopard 1 (here, next to this marker); Schiffskanone und Panzerplatte / Ship's Cannon and Armor Plate (a few steps from this marker); T55 (a few steps from this marker); US Kampfpanzer M48 / US M48 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); US Panzerhaubitze M7B2 / US Self-Propelled Howitzer M7B2 (a few steps from this marker); Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun (a few steps from this marker); Prototyp II des Leopard 1 / Prototype II of the 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 . . . Schützenpanzer Lang HS.30. Wikipedia
The Schützenpanzer Lang HS.30, officially designated as Schützenpanzer, lang, Typ 12-3 or SPz lg 12-3 for short, (German for "Infantry tank, long, Type 12-3"), was a West German(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)infantry fighting vehicle developed between 1956 and 1958. It was designed by the Swiss company Hispano-Suiza and powered by a Rolls-Royce engine. Due to initial mechanical issues, only 2,176 units were produced out of the 10,680 originally planned. The vehicle was equipped with a 20 mm autocannon, which was a typical armament for infantry fighting vehicles of that era.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The front view of the HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The side view of the HS 30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
