Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Panzerturm M48
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Armor Turret M48
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Panzerturm M 48 / Armor Turret M48 Marker
Bewaffnung: 90 mm Kanone
Panzerung: 120 mm
Der Turm ist komplett aus Panzerstahl gegossen. Zusätzlich zur 90-mm-Kanone war ein Maschinengewehr Browning M1919 und ein optischer Entfernungsmesser eingebaut. Dei ausgestellte Turm diente als Übungsgerät für die Ausbildung von Panzerbesatzungen.
Armament: 90 mm cannon
Armor: 120 mm
This turret is made of extra strong cast steel. In addition to the 90-mm-gun it contained a Browning M1919 machine gun and an optical rangefinder. The turret on display was used for training tank crews.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 49° 14.234′ N, 8° 53.872′ 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
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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: Schiffsgeschütz / Naval Gun on a Ship (here, next to this marker); Schützenpanzer Hotchkiss / Hotchkiss Infantry Fighting Vehicle (here, next to this marker); Turm Kampfpanzer M 47 / Turret of the M47 Patton Tank (a few steps from this marker); Bergepanzer "Sherman" / Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman" (a few steps from this marker); Nike Hercules (a few steps from this marker); Marinegeschütz / Naval Gun (a few steps from this marker); Russische Flak 3,7 cm / Russian Flak 3.7 cm (a few steps from this marker); Zwillings-Flak / Twin anti-aircraft guns (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.
Regarding Panzerturm M48 / Armor Turret M48. The M48 Patton is a series of American-made tanks that were developed in the late 1950s and served as a main battle tank for the United States and several allied nations during the Cold War. It was named after General George S. Patton,
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. Armor Turret M48 Marker
The tank turret is located behind the naval gun.
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 108 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
