Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR"
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Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR"
Inscription.
Diese Fahrzeuge wurden ab 1951 vom französischen Heer in Dienst gestellt. Fuhren auf der Straße 100 km/h und konnten für Geländefahrt die Stahlräder absenken. 2 Fahrer für Vorwärts- und Rückwärtsfahrt. Vordere und hintere Achse lenkbar.
These vehicles were commissioned by the French Army starting in 1951. They could reach 100 km/h on the road and were able to lower steel wheels for off-road driving. It had two drivers for forward and reverse driving. Both the front and rear axles were steerable.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 49° 14.256′ N, 8° 53.832′ 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: M26 Kampfpanzer / M26 Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart" / M3 Battle Tank "Stuart" (here, next to this marker); M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug / M16 Half-Track Vehicle (here, next to this marker); M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer M24 "Chaffee" / M24 "Chaffee" Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Beobachtungspanzer / Observation Tank (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer T72 / T72 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); US-Mannschaftstransporter M59 / US Personnel Carrier M59 (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 . . . Panhard EBR. Wikipedia
The Panhard EBR (Panhard Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance, French: Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle) is an armoured car designed by Panhard for the French Army and later used across the globe, notably by the French Army during the Algerian War and by the Portuguese Army during the Portuguese Colonial War.(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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