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M18 Hellcat vs M551 Sheridan

M18 Hellcat vs M551 Sheridan at a glance — weight 18,142 vs 15,203 kg, top speed 80 vs 70 km/h, range 240 vs 600 km, crew 5 vs 4.

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Specifications
M18 Hellcat M551 Sheridan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Tank Destroyer Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Tank Destroyer Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Cadillac
Number produced 2,500 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 18.1 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 240 km 600 km
Length 6.70 m 6.31 m
Width 3.00 m 2.79 m
Height 2.60 m 3.81 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M18 Hellcat M551 Sheridan
Main armament 1 M7 76.2mm gun 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine Continental R-975 Diesel Engine with 400 hp General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp
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Former operators · 2,500 built
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Former operators · 123 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M18 Hellcat or M551 Sheridan?
The M18 Hellcat is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M18 Hellcat or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M18 Hellcat's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the M18 Hellcat or M551 Sheridan?
The M18 Hellcat is heavier at 18.1 tons combat weight compared to the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M18 Hellcat or M551 Sheridan?
The M18 Hellcat is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the M18 Hellcat and M551 Sheridan require?
The M18 Hellcat requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the M551 Sheridan.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M18 Hellcat or M551 Sheridan?
The M18 Hellcat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the M18 Hellcat and M551 Sheridan?
The M18 Hellcat is armed with 1 M7 76.2mm gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.