M41 Walker Bulldog vs M551 Sheridan
| American light tank, manufactured by General Motors, produced in 3,000 units and exported to numerous countries. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Motors Corp. |
| Number produced | 3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 165 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.21 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 M41 Walker Bulldog or M551 Sheridan?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 165 km.
Which is heavier, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M551 Sheridan?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M551 Sheridan?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is longer at 8.21 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the M41 Walker Bulldog and M551 Sheridan require?
Both the M41 Walker Bulldog and M551 Sheridan require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M551 Sheridan?
The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the M41 Walker Bulldog and M551 Sheridan?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.