Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Rakete "Honest John"
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Rocket "Honest John"
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Rakete "Honest John" / Rocket "Honest John" Marker
Die „Honest John" ist eine ungelenkte militärische Kurzstreckenrakete aus der Zeit des Kalten Krieges aus US-amerikanischer Produktion. Der Name geht auf einen berühmten Indianer des 18. Jahrhunderts zurück. Die Reichweite der Rakete die mit unterschiedlichen, auch nuklearen Sprengköpfen bestückt werden konnte, lag bei maximal 50 km. Die Produktion begann 1954 und endete 1965. Danach wurde die „Honest John" durch das Nachfolgesystem MGM-52, „Lance" ersetzt. In der Bundeswehr gab es bis etwa 1982 elf Batterien mit jeweils vier „Honest John" Raketenwerfern.
The "Honest John" is a ballistic US-American military short range missile from the time of the Cold War. It was named after a famous Indian from the eighteenth century. The maximum range of operation of the missile, which could be equipped with different, also nuclear, warheads, was 50 km. Production began in 1954 and ended in 1965 when the "Honest John" was replaced by the MGM-52 "Lance". Until about 1982 the German Bundeswehr employed eleven "Honest Johns".
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is
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Location. 49° 14.239′ N, 8° 53.863′ 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 Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nike Hercules (here, next to this marker); Bergepanzer "Sherman" / Armored Recovery Vehicle "Sherman" (here, next to this marker); Schützenpanzer Hotchkiss / Hotchkiss Infantry Fighting Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6 (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The Rocket "Honest John" and Marker
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 . . . MGR-1 Honest John. Wikipedia
The MGR-1 Honest John rocket was the first nuclear-capable surface-to-surface rocket in the United States arsenal. Originally designated Artillery Rocket XM31, the first unit was tested on 29 June 1951, with the first production rounds delivered in January 1953. Its designation was changed to M31 in September 1953. The first Army units received their rockets by year's end and Honest John battalions were deployed in Europe in early 1954. Alternatively, the rocket was capable of carrying an ordinary high-explosive warhead weighing 1,500 pounds (680 kg).(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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 100 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
