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M10 Booker vs M551 Sheridan

M10 Booker light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M10 Booker
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M551 Sheridan
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Specifications
M10 Booker M551 Sheridan
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Assault gun Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems Cadillac
Number produced 26 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 42.0 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 64 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Length -- m 6.31 m
Width -- m 2.79 m
Height -- m 3.81 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, driver, loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M10 Booker M551 Sheridan
Main armament 1 x 105 mm M35 tank gun 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 x 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine MTU 8V199 TE23 diesel, 15.9 L, 800 hp General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp

Overview

The M10 Booker and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and Cadillac respectively.

At 42.0 tons, the M10 Booker is 2.8x the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons. Top speed is 64 km/h for the M10 Booker vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 480 km for the M10 Booker vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The M10 Booker is armed with a 1 x 105 mm M35 tank gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.

The M10 Booker has been produced in 26 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan. The M551 Sheridan entered service 57 years before the M10 Booker (1967 vs 2024).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M10 Booker or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M10 Booker's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M10 Booker or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M10 Booker's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M10 Booker or M551 Sheridan?
The M10 Booker is heavier at 42.0 tons combat weight compared to the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M10 Booker or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the M10 Booker's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M10 Booker and M551 Sheridan require?
The M10 Booker requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, driver, loader) compared to the M551 Sheridan's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M10 Booker or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 26 units of the M10 Booker.
What are the main armaments of the M10 Booker and M551 Sheridan?
The M10 Booker is armed with 1 x 105 mm M35 tank gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.