Aberdeen Tank Museum Photos HD

Photos from the former US Army Ordnance Museum at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Photos taken in 2003. All photos taken by me except the black & white one and where otherwise noted. Please contact me regarding use of the photos.
Vehicles pictured include Panther, Tiger tank destroyer, M1 Abrams, SU-100, Marder and many others. World of Tanks fans will hopefully enjoy this.
I last visited APG in March 2016 and I think all these vehicles are gone now.

[@pac1fic055]

It’s criminal to let these historical artifacts just sit out exposed to the elements.

[@williamdmason9375]

Pac1fic0 gnikcuF sad to see this .....Its contemptuous these historical vehicles etc open to elements....instead of the smithsonian maybe or other.....many collectors would cherish these important artifacts from historical wars..!Theyre hoping they can receive funding for a indoor museum....surely the massive defence spending, we could put some towards a building for these vehicles etc although it would have to be rather large.....preserve them for posterity in a world slowly trying to get rid of the past and a new age requires a clean slate this is from the Elites who control America and the world and a world war three they can't wait to spring upon us like the other two wars precipitated by them and get bring the world to a population of half million on the Georgia guide stones to wipeout us proles....I won't be around for this but God help my children

[@darkdiddler1439]

They're not really in any danger sitting out in open air. The steel used to make many of the tanks would take a super long time to deteriorate to an unfixable level. All they get is a bit of surface rust that can easily be scraped off if they ever repaint them.

[@jbpsx7241]

Yes german tank are so rare

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[@timothyortiz2222]

Welcome to, "Rotting Hulks Outdoor Museum."

[@johnk1639]

They should really build a museum for this beauties, like bovington in the U.K. Letting them sit out in the elements is crazy.

[@davegink9222]

I was just going to say the same thing. That's horrible.

[@liamroggenkamp]

They actually have moved these tanks to Ft. Benning and are building a museum.

[@sonnydog830]

@@liamroggenkamp They also moved some of them to Ft. Lee, but no one's heard anything about most of them in years.

[@Maus5000]

@@liamroggenkamp They are not building a museum. They are raising private donations to build a museum "some time in the future" Big difference.

[@liamroggenkamp]

Maus5000, from the Army’s website, who are partnering with them, “The site is on land adjacent to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. When completed, this site will be the U.S. Army's largest museum complex. We are projecting a 2025 opening.”

[@djfitzgerald111]

Amazing examples of armor technology that needs to be under a roof, not rotting away in a field.

[@Panzerjager2344]

They were moved to a different location and restored. These are displayed inside now. The Elefant just went to England as an exhibit in the Bovington museum. They once were inside early on but as funding for the museum waned they moved the lot outside without covering the open side view panels. I believe the Panther G was sent to Germany to be restored to running order.

[@Impori]

@@Panzerjager2344 I believe that they are now on Fort Lee military base as part of an exhibit.

[@thomaspavelko9412]

Back late 80's was doing an NCO course at Aberdeen,part of that was ferrying fire watch privates to the museum and training areas on nights and weekends. Had to do rounds to check on them every few hrs, more than a few nights I would get inside alot of the tanks there, top hatches are locked or welded on most of them but there are Escape hatches that are open. They used to have a t-34 there that was hit with a 88MM round from a tiger right in front, obviously it went right through the front but the impressive part of it is the gun breach of that t-34 was actually bent almost on a 90 degree angle from the shell hitting it.. I imagine the crew inside the tank was probably turned to mush.

[@pclayton5063]

I remember going through the display at Aberdeen back in the late 1960's and a lot of them were rusty relics back then. It was interesting to see how shells had carved deep groves in the metal where they were hit by rounds. Quite a display back then plus I remember there was a building full of small arms that you could go through. We lived down the Bay a few miles in Carpenters Pt and had dogs and they were constantly freaked out by the explosions coming from Aberdeen back then.

[@exospaceman8209]

Heard they’re being moved into a new building where it’s comfy for the tanks It’s a miracle that the tanks have been saved

[@C.Brock3rdID]

Almost all of these vehicles and other weapons were shipped to Fort Lee, Virginia several years ago. I grew up in the area (pre-9/11) and would go on Post regularly, often to the annual Armed Forces Day events. As a kid, it was amazing. Thanks for posting, I didn't get a chance to see everything before it was gone.

[@Panzer4F2]

A terrific tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrJoeGarner]

I went to School in Aberdeen pg, after making SSG. I never went to see this collection. Way back in 88. This video will have to do. Thanks!

[@counciousstream]

i visited APG ordnance and armor museums before the base was closed to visitors. Each year there would be an open house with weapons demo's that were simply awesome. The tank museum had quite a few tanks, German tanks specifically, with battle damage. I recall some of them with multiple direct hits that gouged out or spalled off big chunks of metal but had not breached the armor.

[@randydalmas374]

Thanks for posting. I visited that museum many times, and now that it's been moved to Virginia, much of it is no longer on display.

[@noname-mq6vw]

Randy Dalmas where in Virginia?

[@dwrodgers52]

It is still in progress. Was put on hold but now they are back to getting done. A lot of stuff is at Ft.Lee but not available to the public yet.

[@karlaiken6152]

Some of these wonderful old historic tanks are in need of a simple paint job. As time passes they are gaining value so they should not be allowed to perish. One hopes they are in better livery now in 2018 some 15 years later. 4.55 shows a Jagdtiger (Sd Kfz 186) or Jagdpanzer VI which is a Heavy Tank Destroyer. This had a 12.cm (128mm) main gun and this version has the Henschel suspension. Others had a somewhat similar Porsche suspension. Thanks for this great video.

[@Lumotaku]

safe in a museum

[@johnk1639]

And oh my god, that clumsy hole cut into the turret of one of the panthers, what the hell were they thinking! Way to destroy a tank worth millions, not to mention the historic value.

[@Soundwave3591]

They used to be in better shape, for one thing, and they probably weren't thinking, you know, 70+ years ahead.

[@kadensullivan5994]

They did this a bit after capture, not modern.

[@Normandy1944]

These (or at least most) were moved to Ft Lee, VA back in 2012. I had been to Aberdeen many times (I'm from FL) and so enjoyed these relics. I did some contract work at Ft Lee about 5 yrs ago and inquired about the tanks and armories. I was told they were no longer available to civilians for viewing. Things change though, so keep checking.

[@Panzerjager2344]

This collection was transferred to another Army base where most of the popular German vehicles are being restored. The elephant has been restored, but does not run. There is a video of the whole restoration on KZbin. I miss going to Aberdeen it was only a half hour drive for me and I would just spend the weekends photographing detail for my model hobby. I am lucky to have been able to marvel at the collection. I never saw the Tiger as it was moved to Germany. But it was fun times... I kept a piece of zimmerit from the Brumbar, which I still have. Memories... :)

[@bobdollar8746]

I had the extreme privilege to see the Elephant after the restoration process. It is now on display at the Bovington Tank Museum in England. What a shame but it has a great new home. I spent a full day going through the "Tank Museum " it is the most amazing museum I have ever seen.

[@johnwright1672]

I liked your post. When I returned from Nam. In April 71 they sent me A.P.G. since I had a Aviation Mos. They didn't know what to do with me . I went to B co. S & F, Museum betail. The first tank I worked on was the Tiger ,that was a big ass tank . We had it looking it was new , also able too get inside it . I still Remember like it was last week not 45 years ago. Also they had the first armored car ever made. Hope you like this.

[@CH-pv2rz]

@@bobdollar8746 sadly the Elephant came back to the US and the pricks in charge of armored forces in our corrupt military will not let the public see the vehicle, claiming it is needed for teach soldiers about tank armor composition. Considering no tanks will ever be made out the armored steel used on this super rare vehicle this bullshit makes zero sense to me.

[@pandabacon11]

Most, if not all, of these vehicles were moved to a storage facility in Fort Benning, Georgia. They are currently working on a Tiger 1 and 2 at a shop somewhere near there. I think Sofilein did a couple of videos at the storage warehouse

[@sum12see]

Boy I miss that place..I new Dr.Atwater well...My father worked for APG for 23 years...So I went to that museum quite frequently...Now it's all gone!

[@fullsalvo2483]

From what I understand, most of this collection has been moved to FT. Benning, GA. The armored cavalry museum will open early to mid 2020s. I recently visited the national infantry museum there, which is an amazing place. A couple of the staff members said that many restorations are happening before it opens. There are a few tanks in the infantry museum and theres a small armored exhibit right up the street with about 8 tanks, just outside the FT. Benning main gate.

[@Soundwave3591]

Here's hoping they at least keep the rarer pieces indoors. Some of these (like the Italian SPG) are literally one of a kind prototype builds. I'm glad they're still progressing on the museum, though. XD maybe they can get the "World of Tanks" game as a sponsor.

[@luciusvorenus9445]

That's where the tanks from Fort Knox went as well

[@aussievaliant4949]

What a shame they have been left outside to deteriorate like that. Nevertheless, many thanks for posting.

[@jamieolberding7731]

Is it possible to repair and drive them? Or are Government officials against that.

[@anthonyvulgamore9416]

I was here years ago for AIT and the museum is so worth the trip.

[@PimpDaddyDisco]

Gone now...

[@arnemagnus680]

sad to see them like this

[@Lumotaku]

they were moved to a different location restored and are displayed inside now

[@krystian0128]

@@Lumotaku Name of the location?

[@Lumotaku]

@@krystian0128 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Ordnance_Training_and_Heritage_Center

[@krystian0128]

@@Lumotaku thank you

[@sum12see]

I grew up in and around the Aberdeen area most of my life..So I'm very familiar with APG Proving Grounds My stepfather worked for the Army from 1981 to 1996..I also knew Dr.Atwater the curator of the museum...Its a shame they have removed all the historical vehicles from the Provimg ground..Now there somewhere in Northern Virginia..indoors..

[@counciousstream]

Outside of Richmond I believe.

[@robw3027]

Thanks the video. It is nothing short of a crying shame that these machines are left to the elements. Including cutaways no less.

[@zackwatson755]

Yes, hopefully their new home will be better

[@robw3027]

Was the collection broken up? Did any remain with the military? What a pity, that the collection did not remain connected to the Proving Ground that brought them stateside to test. Restored, preserved and displayed proudly. I am guessing that these vehicles were transported to Aberdeen for testing in the first place. Strange world these days. Thanks again for the video tour Dan.

[@bellakaldera3305]

I was privileged to see this collection before it was moved and broken up. I am sad to hear it went to Georgia.

[@dariofabio8752]

where did they move it exactly?

[@trappenweisseguy27]

I visited Aberdeen in 1991 and was appalled at the equipment just being left out to rot. The hetzer even had sections cut out and they were exposed to the elements. I did get to meet the heavy guy running things though before he started appearing in documentaries.

[@coachhannah2403]

Love that display!

[@treadheadpete4770]

Nice slideshow! Sad to see them rusting away outside.

[@mannyortiz691]

If I had Bill Gates money I would have a garage of tanks and tank destroyers in good working order. My dream - to retire and drive a tank out on the open NM desert everyday with IRON MAIDEN cranking over an installed stereo system.

[@kmcd1000]

You mean like paul allen. Check his utube channel out.

[@Ferreal92]

Metal as fuck.

[@metalfan210]

Been stationed there for AIT, BNCOC and ANCOC and would always tour this stuff all the time. Is this still there knowing the schools have relocated.

[@dirtydave2691]

I went there with 6 of my soldiers in 2000 to test the MOLLE system. I had to make them go to the museum..................they had a choice; more PT or we go to the ordnance museum. Once we were there they loved it.

[@candleflame4355]

Could i ask, Why was it closed, and where have most of the tanks gone?

[@Harrowder22]

handsome your video; the cannon on train tracks is real or copy, it is a big big cannon, thanks for the video

[@PimpDaddyDisco]

I was there in the late 80s. The displays were cleaner and better presented

[@koinking1665]

Luckily this is very old footage and they are restoring them one by one

[@mikeb9281]

The state of most of these tanks is a disgrace. I’m sure that closer inspection will show it to be far worse

[@dougmiller5018]

All of these have been moved to fort Lee in Georgia to be part of a museum.

[@lagoonlane]

I visited these as a kid over 40 years ago. Where are they now? I know they are not at Aberdeen.

[@zbyszekpodchmielony2642]

Ok! but... to fast! many interesting details are missing :0( Thank You !

[@Kohlphoto1]

Were have these tanks been moved? Ft. Benning like the Ft. Knox collection?

[@dwrodgers52]

They started moving them here in Virginia to Ft. Lee. They were building a museum. Then it got put on hold and now they are getting it going again. A lot of the stuff is there but you can't go on base to see it. A few pieces can be seen from the road.

[@scottfuller5194]

Aberdeen Proving Ground........been there....done that.....! Great collection and display.....they now need their own indoor display museum....in two parts, foreign then domestic (US).....each vehicle with a touch pad for self-guided tours.....!

[@angrykiwi6360]

2:28 that’s no ordinary panzer 4 bud

[@tt0022]

Sad to see the tank rust away, hope they have enough funds to build a shelter for these rare vehicles 🙄 👍❤️

[@GenghisVern]

When I saw the Jadgtiger in the 80s, I noticed two "hits" -- one on the gun mantle (you can see it at 4:51 on the other side) and another right in the upper glacis that looked like an ice cream scoop had dug into it.... I would assume 75 or 76mm hits

[@Panzerjager2344]

Yes they were. I used to sit atop this vehicle until they told me to get off

[@matthewwong3237]

Must have been those pesky shermans

[@markdahl9831]

How terrible to see these masterpieces of engineering just left to rot in the elements..so freakin sad 😔

[@ruskioperator9863]

Glad these tanks got taken to better places where they're cared for and not left outside and abused. Watching this video is infuriating but at least they're being taken care of properly now instead of being left to peel and rust.

[@Bruce-1956]

didn't know Aberdeen had a tank museum !!!

[@19KiloM1A1]

This museum is no longer open. Most of the vehicles have been relocated to other places or in storage.

[@fortress2270]

At least the vehicles are under a roof now. Wait, “most”?

[@jimleffler7976]

Didn't you all receive the tanks that had been at the Patton Museum in Ft Knox KY?

[@wilsong68]

Has all this stuff been moved? I heard it went to Fort Lee VA

[@valeriobernabei9643]

3:42 "perfectly balanced as evrything should be"

[@vanguardactual1]

Hasn't the Army moved most of these to Ft Benning into the future Musuem there?

[@ThisOLmaan]

i like any Tank there all cool no matter the caliber, there just unique in there own way, like how you captured tons of different types of Tanks, but no sound Wah happen? ahh its ok

[@ThePellePalle]

The MBT-70 is also a German Vehicle.

[@panhardEBR]

PellePalle but from America

[@JRCinKY]

They are no longer there, last I heard the army moved all them to Ft.Lee Virginia.

[@DoubleThink-jc2dp]

JRCinKY please say they’ve been restored an kept inside!!

[@tmanoutdoors8277]

Can someone tell me what happened to them as of today?

[@jeffheld3971]

Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) no longer has these vehicles. APG has virtually closed except for minimal use.

[@senoJSR]

HUH? APG is HQ for Army research it's mission has expanded not shrunk.

[@jeffheld3971]

@@senoJSR when I was last there it was a ghost town. No AIT, no Warrant Officer Training, museum gone, tank displays gone, no barracks, office buildings vacant, over grown grass, and the buildings still in use were in disrepair.

[@leongt1954]

sad to see a lot of them seem to be starting to rust

[@counciousstream]

There are/were what looked like a hundred or more armored vehicles at APG. Many had been there since the days that they were recovered from battlefields. Captured weapons were tested and broken down to learn their weak points and strong points. They didn't put it all back together when they were done. Most of the tanks are just shells.

[@dattape2828]

why are they outside rusting???

[@customtoysandmore]

Does anyone know where all these tanks went? I want to go see them in person

[@JRCinKY]

Fort Lee Virginia

[@simonz28]

at 8.28 it looks like the chieftain in the background of the chieftain tank !!! lol

[@davec5153]

Build a museum or donate them to other Tank museums, where they'll be fixed up properly. It would even be better to sell them to private buyers, at least they'll be saved. It's an embarrassment for America to treat such important artifact with such disregard for their condition.

[@PanzerGlowa]

Those panzerkapfagen IV from 2:34 arent normal tanks those are "hydro"

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[@patrickmccrann991]

The M3 Grant was actually an American tank not British that preceded the M4 Sherman. Many were given to the Brits under lend-lease during the war. A number were converted to M7 Priest self propelled gun carriages when replaced by Shermans.

[@panhardEBR]

Patrick McCrann the grant WAS the modification by the brits and were not gived like this

[@patrickmccrann991]

@@panhardEBR actually you are still wrong. The tank was known in U.S. service as the M3 Grant. It was lend-leased to Britain under the M3 Lee. When the Allies invaded North Africa in November 1942, most of the tanks in service with the 1st and 2nd Armored Divisions were Grants. They were replaced as M4 Shermans became available because the tank was to high, easily seen and the main gun was in a sponson on the right side of the hull limiting its usefulness. The Sherman was equipped with the same 75mm gun, but in a fully rotating turret.

[@panhardEBR]

Patrick McCrann but when the brits got their m3 from land lease they change the turrets and then the grant was born

[@panhardEBR]

Not in us

[@patrickmccrann991]

Wrong Wrong Wrong!

[@jpmtlhead39]

Its a shame, that they keep this machines, out in the open, many of the, not even restaured. Full of rust, Just seating there, decaying.

[@ObamaTookMyCat]

2:32 what the hell happened to that Panzer 4???

[@hiddenmustache6422]

It's a prototype with an experimentel motor. Onestly... it's quite sad to see the only one they ever build to just sit there and rust away.

[@worldwar_history_narrator7451]

laying there just rusting away

[@jimpuglisi7973]

I agree some of those babies need some tlc

[@karlheinzvonkroemann2217]

Where's "Anzio Annie"?

[@Liam-lr2qw]

The tank at 3:37 is a brumbar

[@Hans45]

but its also a sturmpanzer 4

[@haydensimmons6976]

Let me guess, You play War Thunder...

[@davidfoster8172]

no Sherman's, Chaffee, m60,or Patton tanks. how come?

[@user-zw7yx3fl4i]

どの戦車も動くのかな？

[@dotty1549]

They need to look after what they have it is a treasure trove!

[@badpossum440]

why are they all painted white?

[@marksolarz3756]

Ya know they pull these from the frozen swamps of Russia and still restore them,......I wouldn’t worry about some surface rust! Virginia’s a fine place for an inside museum. Wonderful display! So APG is no more? Were do they test now? Were did that big German railgun go? Leopoldo was its name if I recall,....one of the two Anzio Annie Guns.

[@senoJSR]

APG still does testing due to base realignment the armor school moved.

[@EliLVG]

11:48 Actually a T-54

[@rickkephart5690]

I do like the video because of the diversity of armor, but I would prefer the video to be narrated. The reason why is that when I'm reading the info I'm missing the view of the tank/gun. A minor complaint coming from someone that does make video's so take it with a grain a salt. I still do appreciate your making the video available.

[@bronson7279]

Somebody should finance them a BUILDING.

[@michaelnaven213]

All gone now.

[@ruslankazimov622]

They should have sold this tanks to Hollywood ,where they could be used as showpieces in museum and and also be used as movie props. In that way they would also be protected as a profit generating asset for movies...and then we could see many WW2 movies with proper tanks instead of cardboards or shitty CGI's.

[@64maxpower]

They look strange without proper markings.

[@briancathey498]

they should take better care of those vehicles before their gone.

[@Letyourcolorsblendwithmine]

Suppose we should be glad they aren't all sitting up up cinder blocks, stripped and burned out. With this kinda care, it's not much of a step down though...

[@Ryan-wu1oi]

They need to build a giant building!! Crowd found it, I'll throw a few thousand in , I bet tens of thousands of Americans would kick in some also!

[@DC_10]

No Tiger? No Panzer 4? Or 3? And rust...

[@albyalby3843]

Panzer 4 and 3 there are if you have see. Having the jagdtiger and italian and japanse tanks is a lot cause they're rare.

[@ralphhitchensjr.9633]

They moved all these tanks to Virginia

[@gregwilliams386]

Too bad they can't be brought indoors.

[@matthieuchevalier7942]

I prefer the Saumur museum, in France. The tanks and vehicles are in good condition, with camo, in short, more realistic .

[@davec5153]

The bovington tank museum is probably the best in the world.

[@wilhelmtauber836]

A priceless and irreplaceable collection, just allowed to rot in the open air! Outrageous disrespect for these wonderful historic machines, and some have even been mutilated! Only in America can this travesty occur!

[@panhardEBR]

Wilhelm Tauber are you dumb?! It would time and effort to make a shelter for those tank, and also those were destroyed during the war idiot! The maus was destroyed but then rebuild, the panzerjager 4 in the tank museum of Saumur is a little bit destroyed and nobody say something lol .

[@panhardEBR]

Wilhelm Tauber plus they have been moved to another location

[@slayer9240]

Well we keep our tanks under cover in the UK including the only running tiger 1 tank in the world

[@fullsalvo2483]

They're tanks dude. I think they'll be ok. When they start looking rough, sand blast, repaint, back to the exhibit. America takes big shits on your head douchebag!

[@SecurityGuy42]

The Ordnance Museum has wanted to build a larger building for decades to cover the entire collection. BUT IT TAKES MAJOR MONEY TO DO!! If you truly care about the condition of the collection then donate to it's preservation. I have several times and want to again. The cash I donated help with restorations of the Panzer 4s. Contact them and ask how you can donate. www.ordmusfound.org/

[@blackrain6040]

Germany, Germany !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@opoxious1592]

Please, put the German tanks inside, to protect them from the elements. This is crazy. Abberdeen should be proud to own these tanks, but please preserve them!!

[@zackwatson755]

Diebels Alt They’re no longer at APG, hopefully their new home will be better.

[@opoxious1592]

@@zackwatson755 Thanks for the info. Let's hope so.

[@tengew]

Too bad they were moved

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[@christoscoillns4144]

Rust in peace

[@hydorah]

It's no Bovington is it?! Wasteful them just sat there rotting away

[@SecurityGuy42]

The Ordnance Museum has wanted for decades to build a larger building to protect the entire collection. But it takes major cash. to accomplish their plan. I donated several times to help with the preservation efforts. The cash I gave went to the restoration of the Panzer 4s. Contact them and see how you can donate if you really do care. www.ordmusfound.org/

[@airfryer9184]

1:45 T U T E L

[@alberichrektor2315]

9:35 US and Germany Concept Tank. ;-)

[@tthevictorr]

What a shame rotting outside. Lets see them restored to running condition, anyone can free up parts clean them then paint them. Not very impressive.

[@hakkigakki2050]

Sad to see beautiful tanks rusting outside. Typical americans

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