![]() The M551 was vulnerable to enemy fire and was no match against heavily armored tanks. Due to its lightweight design, the M551 incorporated aluminum armor, which reduced its overall weight but sacrificed protection. ![]() The M551 Sheridan's biggest drawback, however, came with its greatest advantage. Pairing this with its thermal imaging sights, the M511 could operate just about anywhere and at any time. The M511 Sheridan could also operate in aquatic environments and cross water obstacles. ![]() High pressures were generated while firing which led to cracks developing near the breech, eventually leading it to be replaced by the M81E1 variant which had a shallower barrel. ![]() The M81 could fire conventional high-explosive rounds or use the MGM-51 to engage enemy tanks at long ranges with precision guidance. In terms of firepower, the M551 was equipped with an M81 launcher that could also fire the MGM-51 Shillelagh anti-tank guided missile. ![]()
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