Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Kampfpanzer "Centurion"
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Combat Tank Centurion
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Kampfpanzer "Centurion" / Combat Tank Centurion Marker
Der Ursprung dieses erfolgreichen britischen Kampfpanzers geht zurück in das Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges. Zwischen 1949 und 1967 wurden 4000 Exemplare produziert und in zahlreiche Armeen eingeführt. Kriegseinsätze in Korea, Vietnam, Mittlerer Osten, Suez und Südarabien.
Gewicht: 51,5 to
Besatzung: 4 Mann
Bewaffnung: 105 mm Kanone
Antrieb: Rolls-Royce 12 Zylinder, Benzinmotor mit 650 PS
Höchstgeschw.: 34 km/h
Dieser Panzer ist ein Geschenk der Schweizer Armee an das Auto+Technik Museum Sinsheim.
The origin of this successful British combat tank dates back to the end of World War II. Between 1949 and 1967, 4,000 units were produced and introduced into numerous armies. Combat deployments included Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, Suez, and South Arabia.
Weight: 51.5 tons
Crew: 4 men
Armament: 105 mm cannon
Engine: Rolls-Royce 12-cylinder, Gasoline engine with 650 hp
Top Speed: 34 km/h
This tank is a gift from the Swiss Army to the Auto+Technik Museum Sinsheim
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 49° 14.249′ N, 8° 53.848′ 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: M32 Beraepanzer / M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle (here, next to this marker); Beobachtungspanzer / Observation Tank (here, next to this marker); Satelliten-Bodenstationsantenne / Satellite Ground Station Antenna (a few steps from this marker); US-Mannschaftstransporter M59 / US Personnel Carrier M59 (a few steps from this marker); Schwedischer Schützenpanzer / Swedish Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker); Waffensystem Pershing 1A / Weapon System Pershing 1A (a few steps from this marker); Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6 (a few steps from this marker); M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank (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
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The front of the Centurion tank and Marker
Also see . . . Centurion (tank). Wikipedia
The FV4007 Centurion was the primary British Army main battle tank of the post-World War II period. Introduced in 1945, it is widely considered to be one of the most successful post-war tank designs, remaining in production into the 1960s, and seeing combat into the 1980s. The chassis was adapted for several other roles, and these variants have remained in service. It was a very popular tank with good armour, mobility, and a powerful main armament.(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The Centurion tank and Marker
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 110 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
