Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
M47 Kampfpanzer
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M47 Battle Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank Marker
Dieser amerikanische Kampfpanzer gehörte 1956 zur Erstausstattung der Bundeswehr. Im Koreakrieg zum ersten Mal eingesetzt.
Gewicht: 46 to
Geschwindigkeit: 48 km/h
Fahrbereich: 125 km
Antrieb: 12 Zylinder Continental Vergasermotor 700 PS
This American battle tank was part of the Bundeswehr's (German Federal Forces) initial equipment in 1956. First used in the Korean War.
Weight: 46 tons
Speed: 48 km/h
Range: 125 km
Drive: 12 cylinder Continental carburetor engine 700 hp
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 49° 14.251′ N, 8° 53.833′ 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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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); Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR" / Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR" (a few steps from this marker); M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug / M16 Half-Track Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Beobachtungspanzer / Observation Tank (a few steps from this marker); US-Mannschaftstransporter M59 / US Personnel Carrier M59 (a few steps from this marker); M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart" / M3 Battle Tank "Stuart" (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer M24 "Chaffee" / M24 "Chaffee" Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); M32 Beraepanzer / M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle (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 . . . M47 Patton. Wikipedia
The M47 Patton was an American medium tank, a development of the M46 Patton mounting an updated turret, and was in turn further developed as the M48 Patton. It was the second American tank to be named after General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. Third Army during World War II(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)and one of the earliest American advocates of tanks in battle.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The front view of the M47 Battle Tank and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The side view of the M47 Battle Tank
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 94 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
