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M551 Sheridan Was the US Army’s Very Own ‘Flying’ Light Tank

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, particularly ...
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M551 Sheridan: The U.S. Army’s ‘Flying’ Light Tank

Key Points and Summary: The M10 Booker is the U.S. Army’s latest light armored vehicle, designed to support infantry rather than engage enemy tanks. Unlike the Cold War-era M551 Sheridan, which ...
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Sheridan Tank

Here’s What You Need to Know: As much as troops appreciated this tank, it had troublesome armament and inadequate armor. The M551 Sheridan light tank is largely remembered as a curiosity, ...