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M551 Sheridan vs Wiesel

M551 Sheridan vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 15,203 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 600 vs 200 km, crew 4 vs —.

M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 Sheridan
Wiesel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Wiesel
Specifications
M551 Sheridan Wiesel
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Reconnaissance Tank Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Cadillac Rheinmetall
Number produced 123 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.2 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 600 km 200 km
Length 6.31 m 3.55 m
Width 2.79 m 1.82 m
Height 3.81 m 1.82 m
Crew 4 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
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Armament & Powertrain
M551 Sheridan Wiesel
Main armament 1 152mm gun 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M551 Sheridan or Wiesel?
The Wiesel is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M551 Sheridan or Wiesel?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the M551 Sheridan or Wiesel?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M551 Sheridan or Wiesel?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M551 Sheridan and Wiesel require?
The M551 Sheridan requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Wiesel's 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M551 Sheridan or Wiesel?
The Wiesel has been produced in greater numbers with 491 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the M551 Sheridan and Wiesel?
The M551 Sheridan is armed with 1 152mm gun while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.