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AMX-13 vs M551 Sheridan

AMX-13 vs M551 Sheridan at a glance โ€” weight 14,500 vs 15,203 kg, top speed 60 vs 70 km/h, range 400 vs 600 km, crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) vs 4.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท AMX-13Full specs
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M551 SheridanFull specs
Specifications
AMX-13 M551 Sheridan
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Cadillac
Number produced 7,700 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 400 km 600 km
Length 6.36 m 6.31 m
Width 2.51 m 2.79 m
Height 2.35 m 3.81 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 M551 Sheridan
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 1ร— 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp
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Largest operators ยท in service
Former operators ยท 123 built
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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, against 3 for the AMX-13.
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.