AMX-13 vs M551 Sheridan
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 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 | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 15.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.31 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.79 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.81 m â—‰ |
| 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 AMX-13 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or M551 Sheridan?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or M551 Sheridan?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and M551 Sheridan?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.