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AMX-13 vs M551 Sheridan

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 Sheridan
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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
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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 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

Overview

The AMX-13 and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Cadillac respectively.

The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.

The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan. The AMX-13 entered service 15 years before the M551 Sheridan (1952 vs 1967).

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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 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.