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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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Surprise From the Sky: How the M551 Sheridan Tank Could Be Air Dropped on Its Enemies

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 ...
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The Famous Misadventures of the Sheridan Light Tank

Here’s What You Need to Remember : The tank has often forgotten but it served well in several conflicts. Here is how it managed to do its job despite many technical issues. The M551 Sheridan light ...
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M551 Sheridan: An American Light Tank Hated By Everyone (Until It Wasn’t)

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 ...