M551 Sheridan vs PT-76
M551 Sheridan vs PT-76 at a glance — weight 15,203 vs 14,600 kg, top speed 70 vs 44 km/h, range 600 vs 480 km, crew 4 vs 3.
Specifications
|
M551 Sheridan |
PT-76 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Light Reconnaissance Tank |
Amphibious Light Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Cadillac |
Soviet State Industry |
| Number produced |
123 units |
12,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
15.2 tons |
14.6 tons |
| Maximum speed |
70 km/h |
44 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
480 km |
| Length |
6.31 m |
7.63 m |
| Width |
2.79 m |
3.14 m |
| Height |
3.81 m |
2.32 m |
| Crew |
4 |
3 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
M551 Sheridan |
PT-76 |
| Main armament |
1 152mm gun |
1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon |
2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
| Engine |
General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp |
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Which is faster, the M551 Sheridan or PT-76?
The M551 Sheridan is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M551 Sheridan or PT-76?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the PT-76's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M551 Sheridan or PT-76?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the PT-76's 14.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M551 Sheridan or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the M551 Sheridan and PT-76 require?
The M551 Sheridan requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the PT-76.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M551 Sheridan or PT-76?
The PT-76 has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the M551 Sheridan and PT-76?
The M551 Sheridan is armed with 1 152mm gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.
