Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Kampfpanzer T72
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T72 Battle Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Kampfpanzer T72 / T72 Battle Tank Marker
Besatzung: 3 Mann
Gewicht: 41 to
Vielstoffmotor: 780 PS
Höchstgeschwindigkeit: 60 km/h
Fahrbereich (Straße): 600 km
Der T72 wurde von 1974 bis zur Wende gebaut und war der beste Kampfpanzer der Sowjetunion und threr Verbündeten. Die 125 mm Glattrohrkanone ist vollautomatisch.
Crew: 3 men
Weight: 41 tons
Multi-fuel engine: 780 hp
Top speed: 60 km/h
Range (road): 600 km
The T72 was built from 1974 until the fall of the Berlin Wall and was the best battle tank of the Soviet Union and its allies. The 125 mm smoothbore gun is fully automatic.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 49° 14.259′ N, 8° 53.818′ 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
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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: Legendärer Russischer Panzer T34 / Legendary Russian Tank T34 (here, next to this marker); Pak 40 (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer M24 "Chaffee" / M24 "Chaffee" Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart" / M3 Battle Tank "Stuart" (a few steps from this marker); M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug / M16 Half-Track Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Leichte Feldhaubitze 16 / Light Field Howitzer 16 (a few steps from this marker); M26 Kampfpanzer / M26 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR" / Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR" (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-72 Tank. Wikipedia
The T-72 is a family of Soviet main battle tanks that entered production in 1973. The T-72 was a development based on the T-64 using thought and design of the previous Object 167M.(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades. It has been widely exported and has seen service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. The Russian T-90 introduced in 1992 and the Chinese Type 99 are further developments of the T-72. Production and development of various modernized T-72 models continues today.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. T72 Battle Tank and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The side view of the T72 Battle Tank
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 107 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
