M551 Sheridan Light Tank

The American M551 Sheridan was a lightweight armored reconnaissance and airborne-assault vehicle armed with a 152 mm gun-launcher. It combined conventional ammunition with the Shillelagh missile concept, creating unusual technical and tactical compromises. Sheridans served in Vietnam and later operations, but their light protection and complex weapon system distinguished them sharply from conventional main battle tanks. Airborne deployment created weight restrictions very different from those governing a heavily protected battle tank. The Sheridan’s design attempted to combine mobility and substantial striking power within those limits. Its operational record therefore reflects the challenges of that specialized role, including maintenance, ammunition behavior, and the difference between proposed missile employment and ordinary battlefield use.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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