FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Hi All,
During the construction of the Kedzierzyn-Kozle bypass, the socle for FuMG-62 Würzburg was dug.
Usually, only an inconspicuous concrete slab measuring 110 x 110 cm is visible.
Now you can see the foundation in all its glory
Its weight is almost 10 tons. During extraction, the object split into two parts.
There are no mounting bolts on the base, so the radar was never mounted.
Best Regards,
CoVoX
During the construction of the Kedzierzyn-Kozle bypass, the socle for FuMG-62 Würzburg was dug.
Usually, only an inconspicuous concrete slab measuring 110 x 110 cm is visible.
Now you can see the foundation in all its glory
Its weight is almost 10 tons. During extraction, the object split into two parts.
There are no mounting bolts on the base, so the radar was never mounted.
Best Regards,
CoVoX
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Below there are some photos from other places...
Best Regards,
CoVoX
Best Regards,
CoVoX
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Hi CoVoX,
Thank you for sharing the information on the Small Würzburg sockles.
I read about them in L.Dv. 400/8, Beiheft, but I had no idea what they looked like.
2 questions:
- Do you have exact measurements of the concrete blcks and of the positions of the 4 bolts?
The circular base of a small Würzburg has a diameter of about 95 cm, so I assume that the bolts are positioned somewhat outside of this circle. And L.Dv. 400/8 states that the overall height of a sockle is 90cm.
- Do you have information on how the Würzburg was mounted on its concrete base?
The extension ring of a Wurzburg type D5 is connected to its Lafette with 8 bolts, (see markings in red),so this system is not used on the sockle
But the ring also has 4 hoist-eyes (see arrow), maybe the base of the hoist-eyes is used to mount (and level) the Würzburg on its base. I am not sure.
Picture shows a Würzburg type D5 on exposition at the Rover-Joe museum in Fidenza in 2013
Best regards,
Ger
Thank you for sharing the information on the Small Würzburg sockles.
I read about them in L.Dv. 400/8, Beiheft, but I had no idea what they looked like.
2 questions:
- Do you have exact measurements of the concrete blcks and of the positions of the 4 bolts?
The circular base of a small Würzburg has a diameter of about 95 cm, so I assume that the bolts are positioned somewhat outside of this circle. And L.Dv. 400/8 states that the overall height of a sockle is 90cm.
- Do you have information on how the Würzburg was mounted on its concrete base?
The extension ring of a Wurzburg type D5 is connected to its Lafette with 8 bolts, (see markings in red),so this system is not used on the sockle
But the ring also has 4 hoist-eyes (see arrow), maybe the base of the hoist-eyes is used to mount (and level) the Würzburg on its base. I am not sure.
Picture shows a Würzburg type D5 on exposition at the Rover-Joe museum in Fidenza in 2013
Best regards,
Ger
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Hi Ger,
Thank you for your response!
I was surprised that the mobile radars were mounted on concrete socles.
The upper part of the foundation measures 110 x 110 cm and a height of 60 cm.
Four pcs of M22 screws 15 cm long form a 77 cm square.
Unfortunately, I have not seen any drawing or photo showing how to mount the radar on this basis.
Best Regards,
CoVoX
Thank you for your response!
I was surprised that the mobile radars were mounted on concrete socles.
The upper part of the foundation measures 110 x 110 cm and a height of 60 cm.
Four pcs of M22 screws 15 cm long form a 77 cm square.
Unfortunately, I have not seen any drawing or photo showing how to mount the radar on this basis.
Best Regards,
CoVoX
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Most likely some kind of interface rings, such as those in the Flak cannons, were used
Best Regards,
CoVoX
Best Regards,
CoVoX
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Hi CoVox,
Thanks for the information.
I know only one picture of a concrete-mounted Würzburg-D.
It is on the Flakleitturm in Berlin-Tiergarten,1946
Unfortunately I do not own a license, so you will have to use an URL:
https://www.gettyimages.nl/detail/nieuw ... popup=true
Thanks for the information.
I know only one picture of a concrete-mounted Würzburg-D.
It is on the Flakleitturm in Berlin-Tiergarten,1946
Unfortunately I do not own a license, so you will have to use an URL:
https://www.gettyimages.nl/detail/nieuw ... popup=true
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Covox,
I attached a picture of a Würzburg D, probably a type D5.
It is completely dug-in, so I assume it is mounted on a concrete socle.
Best regards,
Ger
I attached a picture of a Würzburg D, probably a type D5.
It is completely dug-in, so I assume it is mounted on a concrete socle.
Best regards,
Ger
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Re: FuMG-62 Würzburg socle
Hi All,
Please see below the link to map showing the location of radars FuMG-62 Würzburg in Poland.
Some of the foundations do not have screws, which means that the radar was never mounted on them.
Location of radars FuMG-62 Würzburg
Best Regards,
CoVoX
Please see below the link to map showing the location of radars FuMG-62 Würzburg in Poland.
Some of the foundations do not have screws, which means that the radar was never mounted on them.
Location of radars FuMG-62 Würzburg
Best Regards,
CoVoX