M551 Sheridan Action Armor by David Doyle (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Slightly oversized side stapled trade paperback. No printing noted.

Softcover. Condition: As New. Squadron/Signal Productions Armor Series (Squadron/Signal Productions) M551 Sheridan in Action (NM)Manufacturer: Squadron/Signal ProductionsProduct Line: Armor Series (Squadron/Signal Productions)Type: SoftcoverCode: SSP2041Copyright Date: 2008Author: David DoylePage Count: 60Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Beginning in 1966, the Allison Division of General Motors built 1,562 M551s with primary armament being a 152-millimeter gun/launcher capable of firing conventional ammunition or the Ford-built Shillelagh anti-tank missile. The Sheridan was indeed a unique vehicle that served the US Army over 3 decades. While it was conceived as a light Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle that had both amphibious and airborne assault abilities, the casual observer, and most in the military, saw the M551 Sheridan as a tank. Whatever the conception, this vehicle proved an asset to the Army in Vietnam, Panama, and Operation Desert Storm. With a 4-man crew, this 6-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine-powered vehicle, though retired, has yet to be replaced by a more suitable military asset. Illustrated with 91 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 7 color profiles, 3-view drawing, vehicle development illustrations, and 2 colorized camouflage patterns.