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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:38 am
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The main AFV museum in Sweden, it can’t compete with the major collections if you just count the sheer number of vehicles, but in term of quality and facilities is up to the best out there.
In many ways it reminds me of Munster Panzermuseum, just on a smaller scale.

The display, of course, focuses on Swedish vehicles, but it also include foreign designs, with some rare and unique pieces, like Renault NC 27 and Pz I ausf A.

Easy to reach from Stockholm, even with public transport, a small cafeteria and very friendly staff.
www.arsenalen.se/

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
It's hard to convey how impressive is this vehicle, especially its length! With its 51 tons it's heavier than the bulky Swiss Panzerartilleriekanone 68. It took two decades to fully develop it and only 26 were build (plus one prototype) Akv 151 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Hull layout is kind of like the Elefant, with final drive, then driver, engine and gun/auto-loader at the rear: Akv 151 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:51 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Hello Massimo, were you able to see the Shermans at Arsenalen? Can't wait to see what photos you got there. thanks Pierre-Olivier _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
You mean the Firefly? Yes, it has an interesting story behind. I've got a bunch of pictures showing the open engine compartment. Massimo

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
I mean the M4A2 that is currently stored.. it's been a while I have not seen any picture of it. P-O _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
No, sorry, the Director and the whole staff were very friendly, but it wasn't possible to visit the storage area. Massimo

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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
so.. let's see what you were able to photograph on the M4A4 Firefly P-O _________________ soldat_ryan @ hotmail.com Looking for photos of Sherman manufacturer's plates

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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:51 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Alvis Stalwart by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:51 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Hi Massimo Any german vehicles in the museum ? Walter

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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Yes, stay tuned Massimo

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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Bv 202 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Great stuff - as usual, Massimo! Keep 'em coming.....

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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:14 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen
Bv 206 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

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