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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 31, 2025 · The U.S. Army's new M10 Booker replaces the Cold War-era M551 Sheridan, shifting from an anti-tank role to direct infantry support. Here’s how past lessons shaped its …

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.

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 …

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. A Sheridan in Vietnam …

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 …

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 …

Dec 19, 2024 · The M551 Sheridan, an air-droppable light tank, served the U.S. Army from Vietnam through Desert Storm. Designed for reconnaissance and airborne assault, it featured …