Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle
United States
| | Production---1966-1970 | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
1. M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle Marker
Type: Amphibious Light Tank
Manufacturer: General Motor
Weight: 30,400 lbs (15.2 tons)
Armament: M81E1 Rifled 152mm Gun 9 MGM-51 Shillelagh Missiles .50 Cal Browning Machine Gun .30 Cal M73/M219 Co-axial Machine Gun
Max Speed: 43 mph; 3.6 mph in water, Cruising Range: 348 miles
Crew: 4 - Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver
Number Built: 1,662
The Sheridan was designed to land by parachute and swim across rivers. During its time in service, this amphibious light tank saw extensive service in Vietnam, Europe and Korea and limited service in Operation Just Cause (Panama) and in Kuwait during the Gulf War. The M551 Sheridan was retired from service, without replacement, in 1996.
The Sheridan was used in Vietnam by Armor and Cavalry units and later by the 82nd Airborne to augment their anti-tank weapon systems where it provided armored protection superior to the M56 Scorpion. This vehicle was visually modified to represent Russian tanks as an opposing force training the Louisiana National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized) at the National Training Center in the 2000s.
SN: 13C643; Object ID #: 666932
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Location. 31° 22.192′ N, 92° 24.265′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on E Street near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: D-7 Bulldozer (here, next to this marker); M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle (here, next to this marker); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (a few
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
2. M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle Marker
More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
