90mm Gun Tank M47 Patton II Project vehicle

Give yourself a great project for 2023! The M47 Patton II medium tank, released in the US beginning in June 1951 by the Detroit Tank Arsenal and the American Locomotive Co., was a modernized version of the M46 Patton. The tank's armament was reinforced by modernizing the 90 mm cannon, resulting in an initial velocity of over 900 m/s. The M47 hull also differed from the M46: its front section was more streamlined, while the fan hood between the driver and gunner disappeared. As a result, the M47 was actively distributed among NATO countries and other US-dependent allies, resulting in total production of 8,676 units. The M47 Patton II was part of the West German, Austrian, French, Italian, Belgian, Spanish, Jordanian, Japanese, and Turkish armies.
This M47 has been exposed to the elements for years . Basically, it should be used as a training target by various militaries in Germany. However, it was lucky and was not exposed to heavy range fire.
Reason for this is that something went wrong during the transport of the tank towards the training area where the tank came next to the track and rolled down a slope.
The tank finally landed upside down in the forest. Salvage was very problematic and did not take place then. This ultimately resulted in the tank being largely preserved. In 2021 it was discovered and salvaged from this location by a Dutch team of specialist. Early 2022 it arrived at BAIV’s premises and workshop in Nederweert. This is a serious project, but the great adventure is that it is rather complete and had only minor gun and artillery fire damage. This makes it very well restorable for a serious restoration team.
Firm price, as a project, as spring offer, in current condition Euro 45.000,
Detailed brochure on request.
Delivery: ex works Nederweert the Netherlands. We can ship worldwide.
If you have any questions please ask BAIV BV, The Netherlands; Phone: +31 6 518 22 502 (Ivo Sr.) or E-Mail: info@baiv.nl
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