AMX-13 vs M551 Sheridan
AMX-13 vs M551 Sheridan at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 15,203 kg, top speed 60 vs 70 km/h, range 400 vs 600 km, crew — vs 4.
Specifications
|
AMX-13 |
M551 Sheridan |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 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 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
AMX-13 |
M551 Sheridan |
| Main armament |
1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1× 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 |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
