Self Propelled Collection

The Sea Based X-band Radar is an integral part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System and is temporarily located at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base Shipyard

Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Mid-19th century (engraving)
545138 Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Mid-19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Said to be the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle)

M109 155 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer
An M109 155 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer, at the 2006 Larkhill Royal Artillery open day, on the Larkhill racecourse / exhibition ground. Date: 2006

Cugnots steam carriage, 1770 (litho)
3620679 Cugnots steam carriage, 1770 (litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cugnots steam carriage, 1770)

WW II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder
Vintage photograph World War II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder

Essex Yeomanry Memorial, German Bunker Gold Beach
The Essex came ashore here at O730 on D-Day equipped with Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tanks and Sextons (self-propelled 25 pdr guns)

Future Prediction - Flying Machines in the Year 2000
Future Prediction - How flying Machines would transform everyday life in the Year 2000 (as one flies over the Rhine...) - for him, for her and for the whole family! Date: 1900

Spanish traction engine Alfonso by Pedro de Ribera

Spanish traction engine Castilla by Pedro de Ribera. It transports 4 people from Valladolid to Madrid, covering over 200 kilometers in 20 days in 1860

Spanish traction engine Castilla by Pedro de Ribera. It transports 4 people from Valladolid to Madrid, covering over 200 kilometers in 20 days in 1860

Spanish traction engine Alfonso by Pedro de Ribera
Spanish traction engine " Alfonso" by Pedro de Ribera

An Anchor sits at the entrance of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Baghdad, Iraq - An Anchor sits at the entrance of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier

An Israel Defense Force Artillery Corps M109 Doher battery ready to fire

An M109 self-propelled howitzer of the Israel Defense Forces

Soldiers fire the howitzers on their M109A6 Paladins
March 13, 2007 - Soldiers fire the howitzers on their M109A6 Paladins during the first-ever firing of the Modular Artillery Charge System in the combat zone by an entire Paladin battery on Camp Taji

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt, as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations during Exercise Bright Star 01/02

A selection of M992 C. A. T or Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles line up during a
Baqubah, Iraq - A selection of M992 C.A.T or Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles line up during a deployment with some M113 and M109 vehicles at Camp Warhorse

M109 self-propelled howitzers firing in the Negev Desert, Israel
Row of M109 self-propelled howitzers firing in the Negev Desert, Israel

U. S. Army M7 howitzer motor carrier being unloaded in Algiers
November 9, 1942 - U.S. Army M7 howitzer motor carrier, from the 1st Armored Division, being unloaded in Algiers, Algeria

M109 Paladin, a self-propelled 155mm howitzer
Baqubah, Iraq - M109 Paladin, a self-propelled 155mm howitzer

Anti-aircraft guns mounted on an M109 chassis to simulate a Soviet ZSU-23-4
A defense weapons system with gun dish fire control radar and quad 40mm anti-aircraft guns mounted on an M109 chassis, is used to simulate a Soviet ZSU-23-4 during the Joint Attack Weapons System

A Gepard anti-aircraft tank of the Belgian Army. This tank is currently not in use anymore

Sea Based X-band Radar dome at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard
Sea Based X-band Radar dome modeled by the setting sun at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard where this component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System is undergoing maintenance and repair

Rail-Plane
4th July 1930: Self-propelled and streamlined passenger cars of the George Bennie Railplane system in Glasgow. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Steam carriage designed by Nicholas Cugnot (1725-1804) French inventor built in 1769. Said to be the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle, here having the first automobile accident

Self-propelled sprayer spraying wheat crop, with hawthorn hedge in foreground, Northumberland, England, May

Spraying Potato (Solanum tuberosum) crop with Bateman 4000 self-propelled sprayer, Scotland, August

Nano-machine, conceptual artwork
Nano-machine, conceptual computer artwork. Nano-machines are entities on the scale of nanometres (billionths of a metre). It is hoped that they will one day be used internally to search out

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"Unleashing the Power of Self-Propelled: From Revolutionary Steam Carriages to Futuristic Flying Machines" Embarking on a journey through time, we explore the remarkable world of self-propelled marvels that have shaped history and captivated our imagination. The Sea Based X-band Radar, an engineering masterpiece towering over the ocean waves, stands as a testament to human ingenuity in maritime defense. Its self-propelled capabilities enable it to swiftly navigate treacherous waters while providing crucial radar coverage. In contrast, the M109 155 mm calibre self-propelled howitzer showcases military might with its formidable firepower and mobility. This armored beast effortlessly maneuvers across rugged terrains, ensuring precision strikes wherever they are needed. Traveling back centuries ago, Cugnot's steam carriage emerges from the depths of history as one of the earliest pioneers in self-propulsion. This lithograph captures a moment frozen in time when innovation first set wheels into motion. Fast forward to World War II, where T-19 Locust tank breaks free from its Hamilcar glider confinement. A symbol of liberation and resilience, this agile war machine played a vital role in turning tides during critical battles. On Gold Beach stands the Essex Yeomanry Memorial alongside a German Bunker—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and bravery amidst conflict. These structures bear witness to both stationary fortitude and mobile forces that fought for freedom's cause. Peering into future predictions once held dear by visionaries past—flying machines envisioned for the year 2000 take center stage. Though reality may not have matched these dreams exactly, progress continues towards achieving airborne wonders beyond our wildest imaginations. Pedro de Ribera's Spanish traction engines Alfonso and Castilla reignite memories of industrial revolution breakthroughs. These mechanical beasts harnessed power like never before seen—self-moving giants propelling Spain into an era defined by technological advancement.