Key Points and Summary - The M551 Sheridan was a unique US Army light tank, officially an Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle, known for its amphibious capability and, most notably, its ...

The M551 Sheridan was America’s last true light tank: airdroppable, amphibious, and armed with a 152mm gun that could launch ...

Key point: The M1 Abrams is a better tank, but its weight limits where it can be deployed. The M551 Sheridan light tank is largely remembered as a curiosity, an innovative weapon system that proved an ...

Key point: The M551 was a rarity– a light tank that could land via parachute. It didn’t work very well but it did serve a role that no other tank could fill. The M551 Sheridan light tank is largely ...

FORT BENNING, Ga., (July 29, 2015) -- In honor of the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Army Armor Corps, the Armor School dedicated an M551 Sheridan tank July 10 at Eubanks Field. "Today is a great ...

What makes a tank a failure? Does it have to have a drivetrain so unreliable you have to carry a spare transmission in the trunk? Does it need to ignite its ammo box and send the turret into low-Earth ...

If you've ever delved into the curious world of Amazon user reviews, you'll know just how much opinions can differ on the very same thing. It's extraordinary and can apply to anything, from ...

FORT BENNING, Ga., (July 29, 2015) -- In honor of the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Army Armor Corps, the Armor School dedicated an M551 Sheridan tank July 10 at Eubanks Field. "Today is a great ...