Summary and Key Points: The M551 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle served as the backbone of the U.S. Army’s armored corps before the advent of the Abrams main battle tanks.

Key Points and Summary – The M551 Sheridan was a unique US Army light tank, officially an Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle, known for its amphibious capability and, most notably ...

The M551 Sheridan AR/AAV (Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle) was considered a light tank; indeed, it was the Army’s last attempt to build an effective light tank. Designed to be ...