AML-90 / Eland vs M551 Sheridan
Overview
The AML-90 / Eland and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles.
At 15.2 tons, the M551 Sheridan is 2.8x the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan.
| French light armored vehicle, built in 4812 units, entered service in 1961. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 4,812 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 5.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.11 m ◉ |
| Width | 1.97 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.07 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
| Main armament | 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 15.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.31 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.79 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.81 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
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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.