Tank S - Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
N 59° 20.046 E 018° 04.770
34V E 333873 N 6580898
This Swedish amphibious Tank is located in the courtyard of the Swedish Army Museum in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden.
Waymark Code: WMFAJ9
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date Posted: 09/20/2012
Views: 22
This tank is situated just inside the gate to the Army Museum, on the left side of the compound. The marker reports the following:
Tank S
Crew: Three persons
Width: 3.4 m
Weight: 42.5 tonnes
Height: 2.5 m
Length (incl. cannon): 8.9 m
Motor: Deisel and gas turbine
Armament: One 105 mm cannon and three 7.62 mm machine guns
Max. Speed: 50 kmh (land), 3.4 knots (water)
Tank 103, also known as Tank S, was manufactured in several versions with different performance. The tank is unique for its relatively small weight, small target surface and extreme mobility. It was used by the Swedish defence forces between 1966 - 2001 and more than 10,000 conscripts have trained in it during their national service.
The crew consisted of a tank commander, driver/gunner and signaller/reverse driver. The two engines could be used separately or together. Two engines kept the fuel use low on long advances, and acceleration was quicker in combat. The chassis has a flotation device making it possible to cross deep waters. It took 30 minutes to prepare the tank to become amphibious.
Finding the Army Museum
Army Museum is situated at Riddargatan 13, Östermalm, Stockholm.
The nearest tube station is Östermamstorg (Sibyllegatan exit).
The nearest bus stop is Nybroplan (busses 69 & 52) and Styrmansgatan (bus 76).
You may also take the tram line 7 to Waldemarsudde, stop Nybroplan.
Location restrictions:
Hours
While the museum is open to the public, visting hours are as follows:
Tuesdays 11 AM-8 PM;
Wednesdays - Sundays;
Mondays closed
Admission
While the military displays in the courtyard are free, entry into the museum itself requires a fee:
Adults SEK 80
Senior/students SEK 50
Groups (min 10 pax/group) SEK 60
Admission free up until 19 years.
|
Visit Instructions:
1.) Only log the places you physically visit.
2.) Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit
3.) Please provide any additional information about the equipment you may have that is not listed in the waymark's description.