M551 Sheridan - Wikipedia
The M551 Sheridan entered service with the United States Army in 1967. At the urging of General Creighton Abrams , the U.S. Commander, Military Assistance Command Vietnam , at the time, the M551 was rushed into combat service to South Vietnam in January 1969.
M551 Sheridan Light Tank - The Army Historical Foundation
In December 1989, the Sheridan saw its first combat since Vietnam during Operation Just Cause in Panama. During the operation, the Sheridans of 3-73 Armor were praised for their ability to bring heavy firepower to bear.
M551 Sheridan: The Army Tank 'Bloodied' During the Vietnam War
2024年1月15日 · M551 Sheridan: The Army Tank 'Bloodied' During the Vietnam War. The M551 Sheridan AR/AAV (Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle) was considered a light tank; indeed, it was the...
M551 Sheridan light tank (1965)
The M551 Sheridan in action Vietnam War June 1967, the first batch of Sheridans entered service with 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment at Fort Riley. At that time, the concept was ready to be battle tested in Vietnam although there was no immediate use for the cavalry unit.
M551 Sheridan in combat 1969-91 - Mike's Research
2022年10月30日 · The Sheridan saw extensive combat in the Vietnam War where problems with the tank became evident, particularly its poor survivability and reliability. In 1979, the US Army began to eliminate the M551 from its inventory but a small fleet of M551s remained in service with the US 82nd Airborne Division and the National Guard.
Rushed to Vietnam in January 1969, the 16-ton M551 Sheridan …
Armored Might in Vietnam’s Guerrilla War.
M551 Sheridan: A Look Back at the Army's Airborne Light Tank
2024年3月21日 · Its service in Vietnam highlighted its limitations in survivability and reliability of its armament. However, the Sheridan was valued by troops for its support capabilities and terrain...
Tank Profile: M551 Sheridan - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
2017年1月15日 · 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.
Arsenal: M-551 Sheridan - HistoryNet
2018年12月5日 · This was to be the legacy of the M-551 Sheridan tank in Vietnam: appreciated by some for its firepower but despised by others for its thin armor and poor reliability. Rushed into production and then sent to Vietnam, the Sheridan served the U.S. Army from the …
The Ill-Fated M551 Sheridan: A Noble Presence in Vietnam
This article recounts the journey of the M551 Sheridan Light Tank in Vietnam, highlighting its impressive speed and firepower, as well as its operational cha...