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M41 Walker Bulldog vs M551 Sheridan

M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M41 Walker Bulldog
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 Sheridan
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Specifications
M41 Walker Bulldog M551 Sheridan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Main Battle Tank Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer General Motors Corp. Cadillac
Number produced 3,000 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 23.5 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 165 km 600 km
Length 8.21 m 6.31 m
Width 3.18 m 2.79 m
Height 2.85 m 3.81 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M41 Walker Bulldog M551 Sheridan
Main armament 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp

Overview

The M41 Walker Bulldog and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Motors Corp. and Cadillac respectively.

The M41 Walker Bulldog weighs 23.5 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 165 km for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.

The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in 3,000 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan. The M41 Walker Bulldog entered service 14 years before the M551 Sheridan (1953 vs 1967).

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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.