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
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, Vietnam.
Location.
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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 steps from this marker); D7-K Bulldozer (a few steps from this marker); North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (a few steps from this marker); M56 Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun (a few steps from this marker); Willys M38A1 Truck "Jeep" (within shouting distance of this marker); M37 Dodge Weapons Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.
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.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
2. M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle Marker
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 89 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
