| M551 Sheridan | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
5 LT |
Nation: |
United States |
Dealer: |
Marat Shishkin |
Reputation: |
135,300 |
Cost: |
1,920,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
720 |
DPM: |
2,806 (3,257) |
Penetration: |
400 mm |
Hit Points: |
1,850 |
Hull F/S/R: |
32 / 26 / 19 |
Turret F/S/R: |
32 / 26 / 26 |
Max Speed: |
72.00 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
4.96 (4.70) s |
Hull Traverse: |
43.10 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
0.300 |
Vision: |
430 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.22° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-8.0 / -4.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
39.40 deg/s |
The M551 Sheridan is a tier 5 Light Tank originating from the United States, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the FV101 Scorpion 90 and leads to the Stingray and the Begleitpanzer 57.
Features
- Invisible movement: motion does not reduce camouflage factor.
- High caliber : the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage
Player Recommendations
With a high caliber main gun, the M551 Sheridan is the archetype of a hit and run flanker. High alpha damage per shot means heavy firepower over a short period, but the slow reload and weak armor can leave it exposed if caught in the open.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extremely powerful 152mm cannon
- Good gun depression
- Good camouflage
Cons
- Long reload
- Poor shell velocity
- No AP rounds
Upgrade Suggestions
Upgrading to the Improved Laser Rangefinder and Improved Ready Racks is extremely important, as the long reload makes accuracy vital. The 6V53T Supercharged Diesel Engine and Rapid-fire Smoke Launchers Mk.2 will allow for faster and safer flanking moves against an enemy strong point.
Retrofit Suggestions
- Advanced Muzzle Reference System
- Advanced Fire Control
- Augmented Optics
- Improved Gun Breech
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions
- Commander: Sabrina Washington, for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy
- Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Sharpshooter, Quick Draw
- Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells
Armor
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | ? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT) |
Unknown | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
N/A | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| Developed primarily for airbourne troop support, the M551's aluminum armor is extremely unsuited for defense against tank rounds and heavy autocannon fire. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152mm M409A1 HEAT | HEAT | Stock | 720 | 0m | 400mm | 0.22° | 680 m/s | 13.52s |
| 152mm M657 HE | HE | 11,510 | 608 | 3m | 50mm | 0.22° | 675 m/s | 13.52s |
| Missile Name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time | Missiles in Launcher | Reload within Launcher | Burst Fire Rate | Splash Radius | Flight Agility | Self-Guided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM-51A "Shillelagh" ATGM | HEAT | 18,170 | 760 | 430mm | 150m/s | 13.52s | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 4.62rd/min | 0m | {{{agility}}}deg/s | No |
Mobility
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Diesel 6V51T Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 72.00 km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 4.96s | {{{0-max}}} | 43.10 deg/s | {{{firechance}}}
|
| Detroit Diesel 6V53T Diesel Engine | 2,325 | 39,205 | 72.00 km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 4.70s | {{{0-max}}} | 43.10 deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| M8-HC Smoke Grenades | 5,580 | 94,085 | Provides a total of nine smoke deployments with a three-round magazine. Individual charges are on a three second cooldown, with a sixty second cooldown for the magazine. |
| Improved Laser Rangefinder | 8,145 | 137,335 | Improves overall accuracy by 10%. |
| Improved Ready Racks | 21,920 | 369,595 | Increases reload speed by 10%. |
History
Entering service in 1968, the M551 Sheridan served in the United States Army as a light airborne tank capable of multiple combat roles, such as fire support and reconnaissance. After twenty-five years of service through multiple conflicts in Vietnam, Panama, and Kuwait, the Sheridan was retired in 1993, with more than 1,600 built.