Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Turm Kampfpanzer M 47
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Turret of the M47 Patton Tank
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Turm Kampfpanzer M 47 / Turret of the M47 Patton Tank Marker
Bewaffnung: 90 mm Kanone
Panzerung: 115 mm
De Turm ist aus Panzerstahl gegossen. Der aufgeschnittene Turm diente als Trainer bei der Ausbildung.
Armament: 90 mm Gun
Armor: 115 mm
The turret is cast from armor steel. The cut-open turret was used as a trainer for training purposes.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 14.229′ N, 8° 53.871′ 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.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun (here, next to this marker); Schiffsgeschütz / Naval Gun on a Ship (here, next to this marker); Zwillings-Flak / Twin anti-aircraft guns (here, next to this marker); Panzerturm M48 / Armor Turret M48 (a few steps from this marker); Russische Flak 3,7 cm / Russian Flak 3.7 cm (a few steps from this marker); Schützenpanzer Hotchkiss / Hotchkiss Infantry Fighting Vehicle (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). 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(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)American tank to be named after General George S. Patton, 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 Turret of the M47 Patton Tank and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The view of the Turret of the M47 Patton Tank and Marker along the walkway
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
