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Massimo_Foti · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:38 am Post subject: Arsenalen

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/

Massimo_Foti · 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

Massimo_Foti · 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

the_shadock · 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

Massimo_Foti · 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

the_shadock · 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

Massimo_Foti · 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

the_shadock · 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

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:51 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

Alvis Stalwart by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:51 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

BMP-1 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

Walter · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

Hi Massimo
Any german vehicles in the museum ?

Walter

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

Yes, stay tuned

Massimo

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

Bv 202 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

vagabond · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

Great stuff - as usual, Massimo!

Keep 'em coming.....

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:14 am Post subject: Re: Arsenalen

Bv 206 by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

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