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 …
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 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 …
The Army's M551 Sheridan Light Tank Never Had a Chance
Dec 23, 2025 · Key Points and Summary – The M551 Sheridan was America’s last true light tank: airdroppable, amphibious, and armed with a 152mm gun that could launch MGM-51 Shillelagh …
M551 Sheridan: A Look Back at the Army’s Airborne Light Tank
Mar 21, 2024 · 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 Army’s M551 Sheridan Was Always Destined for Hard Times
Apr 13, 2025 · Fast forward to today, and the United States Army has identified a need for a similar, relatively lightweight armor platform. The M551 Sheridan, introduced in the late 1960s, …
M551 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle
May 3, 2021 · The M551 General Sheridan (or simply "Sheridan") was a light-armored and heavily-armed portable tank system utilized by the United States Army. The system evolved …
M551 Sheridan Was the US Army’s Very Own ‘Flying’ Light Tank
The M551 Sheridan was built to replace the aging M41 Walker Bulldog as the US Army’s newest light tanks. Designed to operate with airborne forces, the Sheridan was lightweight and highly …
M551A1 Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle (Sheridan)
Initially produced in 1966, the M551 was fielded in 1968. 1,562 M551s were built between 1966 and 1970. The Sheridan saw limited action in Vietnam, where many deficiencies were revealed.
M551 Sheridan - Army Recognition
Aug 30, 2025 · The M551 Sheridan is a light reconnaissance tank which was developed by the American Company General Motors in May 1960 under the designation XM551.