M551 Sheridan - Wikipedia
The M551 "Sheridan" AR/AAV (Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle) was a light tank developed by the United States and named after General Philip Sheridan, of American Civil War fame. It was designed to be landed by parachute and to swim across rivers.
M551 Sheridan Light Tank - The Army Historical Foundation
The M551 Sheridan was the Army’s last attempt to produce an effective light tank. The origins of the Sheridan, named after GEN Philip H. Sheridan (1831-1888), date back to February 1957 with the establishment of the Ad Hoc Group on Armament for Future Tanks or Similar Combat Vehicles (ARCOVE).
M551 Sheridan: A Look Back at the Army's Airborne Light Tank
Mar 21, 2024 · 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.
Tank Profile: M551 Sheridan - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
Jan 15, 2017 · Named after a Civil War General, Phillip Sheridan, the M551 combined agility with considerable firepower, to fit the profile of a United States cavalry tank. Its main armament was the technologically advanced M81E1 152mm gun/launcher capable of firing both conventional ammunition and the MGM-51 Shillelagh guided anti-tank missile.
M551 Sheridan light tank (1965)
The 152mm Gun-Launcher AR/AAV M551 was a Vietnam era light tank of the US Army, amphibious and air-transportable, and armed with a quirky shall/missile launcher
M551 Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle
The M551 Sheridan is a light weight, full tracked, diesel powered armored reconnaissance/airborne assault vehicle. It is capable of amphibious operation and can be transported and airdropped by heavy assault glider or cargo aircraft.
M551 Sheridan in combat 1969-91 - Mike's Research
Oct 30, 2022 · The M551 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle (AR/AAV) was a US light tank designed to be dropped by parachute, swim across rivers and was the last light tank employed by the US Army.
The Noble (but Doomed) M551 Sheridan in Vietnam - The ... - The …
Apr 29, 2023 · The M551 Sheridan Light Tank, an ambitious project designed to deliver powerful armored support to U.S. troops, ultimately fell short of its potential due to various design and operational issues.
M551 Sheridan: The U.S. Army's Light Tank Was No Pushover
Sep 1, 2024 · The M551 Sheridan, a U.S. Army light tank used from 1969 to 1997, exemplified the role of light tanks in specialized military operations despite its flaws.
M551 Sheridan - The Collings Foundation
The Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle (AR/AAV) M551 Sheridan combined a large gun/missile launcher with a light weight chassis. The Sheridan was developed for the US Army in the early 1960’s.