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AML-90 / Eland vs M551 Sheridan

AML-90 / Eland vs M551 Sheridan at a glance — weight 5,500 vs 15,203 kg, top speed 100 vs 70 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, crew — vs 4.

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AML-90 / Eland
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 Sheridan
Specifications
AML-90 / Eland M551 Sheridan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer Panhard Cadillac
Number produced 4,812 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Length 5.11 m 6.31 m
Width 1.97 m 2.79 m
Height 2.07 m 3.81 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland M551 Sheridan
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or M551 Sheridan?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or M551 Sheridan?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and M551 Sheridan?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.