Fennek vs M551 Sheridan
The Fennek and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles. The Fennek weighs 10.4 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 115 km/h for the Fennek vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 860 km for the Fennek vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The Fennek is armed with a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun. The Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan.
| German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Scout car |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 10.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 860 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) |
| Main armament | HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Rheinmetall MG3 |
| 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 Fennek or M551 Sheridan?
The Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Fennek or M551 Sheridan?
The Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the M551 Sheridan's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Fennek or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Fennek or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Fennek and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fennek or M551 Sheridan?
The Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the Fennek and M551 Sheridan?
The Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.