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Unique ID:
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2376
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Added to Database:
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22 August 2012
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Last Edited:
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26 August 2012
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Type (ID):
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Kampfpanzer 70 (440)
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Model (ID):
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MBT-70 (772)
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Location Category (ID):
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Military Museum of Southern New England (56000)
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Location (ID):
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External Display Area (56002)
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Serial Number: |
Pilot 5: “PILOT 5-M” painted on turret sides.
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Registration: |
09A005 67 (source: N. Baumgardner/AFVNDB).
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Other Identification: |
“A-00006 NON-BALLISTIC” marked in weld metal on glacis and turret roof. “MCV 499” daubed on glacis. “CPR3052©”, “C74 3328 LT” cast into lower mantlet. “RD-A2” faintly visible painted on rear hull.
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Collection Reference: |
Exhibit 18. “EXHIBIT #18” painted on sign on glacis.
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Links: |
AFVNDB
Maloney Gallery
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Location History:
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1: Krauss-Maffei GmbH, Munich, Germany (Deutsche Entwicklungs-Gesellschaft mbH consortium - DEG - also included MaK plus Rheinstahl-Henschel and Lutherwerke)
2: White Sands Missile Range – New Mexico, USA (Until ca1980)
3: U.S. Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford County, Maryland, USA (Until ca1990s)
4: Military Museum of Southern New England, Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA (Current location)
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According to Crismon, this MBT-70 was tested at White Sands Missile Range. Later at APG. Seen in 1980 photo in Museum Ordnance magazine at the Ordnance Museum collection in very poor condition, lacking right-side track. Reported by same to be “behind the fence” as of 1991. Appears to have been relocated to the Military Museum of Southern New England. (Source: N. Baumgardner/AFVNDB).
This MBT-70 is in poor condition and is missing its tracks, left idler, and other parts.
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August 2008
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1: Upper front right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8616
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020169...
Views: 986
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2: Front right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8617
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1010916...
Views: 540
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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3: Front left view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8618
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1010918...
Views: 5592
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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4: Front left view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8619
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1010917...
Views: 202
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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5: Rear right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8620
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020004...
Views: 314
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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6: Turret close-up
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8621
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020005...
Views: 715
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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7: Turret close-up
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8622
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020011...
Views: 322
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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8: Hull rear
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8623
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020012...
Views: 239
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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9: Turret top
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8624
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020009...
Views: 467
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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10: Glacis markings
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8625
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020007...
Views: 714
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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11: Suspension
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8626
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020010...
Views: 596
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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12: Mantlet marking
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8627
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020008...
Views: 217
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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13: Unidentified hole in superstructure side
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8628
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: P1020006...
Views: 219
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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October 2000
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14: Front left view, photo by Fat yankee
Taken: October 2000
Contributor: Wikimedia
Photo ID: 8633
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: 0007tdpt...
Views: 333
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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