The U.S. Army's final light tank was the M551 Sheridan, a truly unique weapon. Though it certainly wasn't without its great strengths, it also had shortcomings in some key areas.

Key Points – The M551 Sheridan light tank, designed for airborne forces with air-drop and amphibious capabilities, was rushed into the Vietnam War in 1969. -Its mobility and 152mm gun ...

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Summary: The M551 Sheridan light tank, remembered as both an innovative yet flawed weapon system, has left a gap in the U.S. Army’s force structure since its withdrawal in the 1990s.

Well, the amphibious M551 light tank, better known as the Sheridan, wasn't the worst of its kind to enter combat, far from it. Still, it was hardly anything to write home about most of the time ...

M551 Sheridan Early History and Specifications The M551 Sheridan AR/AAV (Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle) was considered a light tank; indeed, it was the Army’s last attempt to ...

At approximately 15 tons (15,120 kg), the M551 Sheridan weighed less than a third of the M1 Abrams. Designated as a light tank, the M551 Sheridan's mass allowed it to be air-dropped by parachute ...

The M551 Sheridan was ambitious, but ultimately a failure as a light tank. This tank is fitted with a Hoffman device above the barrel, designed to simulate firing of the main gun.

The M551 Sheridan Tank is known for its smaller size, weighing in at 28,000 pounds. This reduced weight was intentional, as the tank was designed to be air-dropped by parachute into war zones, a ...

With VFW Post 5702’s imminent closing, the M551 Sheridan tank that sits on a concrete pad alongside the post’s building will most likely make its way to American Legion Post 243 in South ...

The M551 Sheridan is an extremely mobile and deadly tank, the trailer above advises. The only problem is it's also pretty weak, so you're warned to take a "run and gun" approach if you choose to ...