Ropkey Armor Museum, Military museum in Crawfordsville, United States
The Ropkey Armor Museum displayed military vehicles, tanks, anti-tank guns, and restored aircraft in a dedicated display hall and workshop building.
The museum, founded in 1982 by former Marine Corps Tank Platoon leader Fred Ropkey, moved from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville in 2004 before closing in 2017.
The museum contributed to military vehicle preservation by lending its M4 Sherman tank for use in the 1984 film 'Tank' with James Garner.
The collection included operational military equipment such as the M56 Scorpion anti-tank gun, Cadillac V-8 tank engine, and World War II era tanks.
The Bell X-14B aircraft, the only one ever manufactured, remained a centerpiece of the museum's collection until its permanent closure.
Location: Crawfordsville
Website: http://ropkeyarmormuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 40.05920,-86.79660
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:54
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