Key Points: The M551 Sheridan was a unique US Army light tank developed in the 1960s, designed to be air-droppable and armed with a novel 152mm gun/missile launcher system. -Rushed into service in ...
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 ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In October, the Army is expected to announce a proper name for its ...
Tank design involves creating a unit with the ideal mix of potent weapon systems and maneuverability, according to Tank-AFV. The AMX-13 Light Tank struck an outstanding balance between these as it ...
Summary and Key Points: The M551 Sheridan, a U.S. Army light tank used from 1969 to 1997, exemplified the role of light tanks in specialized military operations despite its flaws. -Developed as an ...
Tanks have always been a balance of firepower, protection, and mobility—the “Iron Triangle” that defines light, medium, and ...
It wasn't long after coming through victorious in the biggest conflict of all time — World War II — that the Soviet Union and the United States ceased being allies and instead engaged in a ...
The development of the General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) M10 Booker has stirred up a bit of debate. Is the M10 a tank? Or something else? According to GLDS, the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle is a ...