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.
M551 Sheridan light tank (1965)
The M551 Sheridan: A Missile-firing light tank The Sheridan was one of these developments tailored to explore a tactical theory and put it to the test.
The Noble (but Doomed) M551 Sheridan in Vietnam - The
Apr 29, 2023 · In this article, Capt. Dale Dye, U.S.M.C. (ret.) recounts the noble, but ultimately doomed, journey of the M551 Sheridan Light Tank, offering a glimpse into its potential, drawbacks, and the harsh reality of warfare.
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 - Army Recognition
Oct 19, 2024 · The M551 Sheridan is a light reconnaissance tank which was developed by the American Company General Motors in May 1960 under the designation XM551.
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 - 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.
M551A1 Sheridan - First Division Museum
The Sheridan was an armored reconnaissance/airborne assault vehicle rather than a tank. Its hull was made of aluminum, and its turret was made of steel, making it light compared to most tanks at the time.