Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Kampfpanzer M47
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M47 Battle Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Kampfpanzer M47 / M47 Battle Tank Marker
Baujahr: 1954
Leistung: 810 PS
Hubraum: 47.200 ccm
Gewicht: 46,1 t
Der M47 "Patton" ist ein mittlerer Kampfpanzer mit 90-mm-Kanone aus der Zeit des Kalten Krieges aus US-amerikanischer Produktion. Der Panzer gehörte 1956 zur Erstausstattung der Bundeswehr. Der Stückpreis betrug damals 129.000 US-Dollar.
Year of manufacture: 1954
Power: 810 hp
Displacement: 47,200 cc
Weight: 46.1 tons
The M47 "Patton" is an American medium battle tank with a 90-mm-gun from the time of the Cold War. In 1956 it was part of the initial equipment of the Bundeswehr (German Federal Forces). At that time its price was about $129,000.
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 1954.
Location. 49° 14.236′ N, 8° 53.856′ 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
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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: Zweimann-Bunker 2. Weltkrieg / Two-Man Bunker World War II (here, next to this marker); Rakete "Honest John" / Rocket "Honest John" (a few steps from this marker); Leopard (a few steps from this marker); Bergepanzer "Sherman" / Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman" (a few steps from this marker); Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6 (a few steps from this marker); Schützenpanzer Hotchkiss / Hotchkiss Infantry Fighting Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Russische Flak 3,7 cm / Russian Flak 3.7 cm (a few steps from this marker); Nike Hercules (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,(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)commander of the U.S. Third Army during World War II and one of the earliest American advocates of tanks in battle.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. The M47 Battle Tank and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
