Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug
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M16 Half-Track Vehicle
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug / M16 Half-Track Vehicle Marker
Leistung: 147 PS
Hubraum: 6.330 ccm
Motor: 6-Zyl.
Dieses von International Harvester in den Jahren 1942 bis 1956 für die US-Armee gebaute Halbkettenfahrzeug wurde auch an verschiedene verbündete Staaten geliefert und kam u.a. auch im Koreakrieg von 1950 bis 1953 zum Einsatz.
Power: 147 hp
Displacement: 6,330 cc
Engine: 6-cyl.
This half-track vehicle was built for the US Army by International Harvester from 1942 until 1956. It was also supplied to several allied countries and, amongst others, was employed in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 49° 14.255′ N, 8° 53.827′ 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
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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: M26 Kampfpanzer / M26 Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); Kampfpanzer M24 "Chaffee" / M24 "Chaffee" Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR" / Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR" (here, next to this marker); M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart" / M3 Battle Tank "Stuart" (a few steps from this marker); M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer T72 / T72 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Pak 40 (a few steps from this marker); Legendärer Russischer Panzer T34 / Legendary Russian Tank T34 (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 . . . M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage. Wikipedia
The M16 multiple gun motor carriage, also known as the M16 half-track, was an American self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon built during World War II. It was equipped with four .50 caliber (12.7(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)mm) M2 Browning machine guns in an M45 Quadmount. 2700 were produced by White Motor Company from May 1943 to March 1944, with 568 M13 MGMCs and 109 T10 half-tracks being converted into M16s as well.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The side view of the M16 Half-Track Vehicle and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
