NAM M551 Sheridan
About this Product
The NAM M551 Sheridan brings a unique and versatile armored vehicle to your Vietnam-era battlefield. Designed as a lightweight, air-transportable tank, the M551 Sheridan offered U.S. forces mobility and firepower in the challenging terrain of Southeast Asia. Armed with a 152mm gun-launcher capable of firing conventional rounds and anti-tank missiles, the Sheridan supported reconnaissance missions and light armor operations.
This 15mm-scale model kit is perfectly suited for Team Yankee: ‘Nam, offering players a historically accurate and tactically flexible armored option for U.S. lists. Whether used in direct support of infantry or as a recon spearhead, the M551 adds serious punch to any force.
Key Features
• Includes M551 Sheridan plastic model(s) in 15mm scale
• Features detailed sculpting of turret, hull, and gun-launcher
• Ideal for Team Yankee: ‘Nam gameplay
• Designed for mobility and anti-armor roles
• Compatible with U.S. armored cavalry or airborne forces
Why Buy This Kit?
• Adds a distinctive light tank option to U.S. armies
• Perfect for jungle and light terrain operations
• Represents a historically significant Vietnam War vehicle
• Great for collectors and scenario-based play
Gameplay Role
The M551 Sheridan excels in hit-and-run tactics and mobile fire support. Use it to pressure enemy flanks, engage enemy armor, or support airborne units with heavier firepower. Its light armor requires careful positioning but rewards bold maneuvering.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Basecoat in olive drab and highlight details like periscopes, road wheels, and stowage. Add Vietnam-specific weathering—mud splashes, foliage camouflage, or dust—to reflect the rugged conditions. Consider modeling optional stowage or crew for added realism.
Historical Context Sidebar
The M551 Sheridan was developed to provide U.S. airborne and cavalry units with a potent, air-deployable tank. It debuted in Vietnam in 1969 and quickly became a staple of armored reconnaissance units. Despite technical issues with its gun-launcher system, the Sheridan saw action in jungle warfare, urban defense, and even airborne drops, remaining in service into the Gulf War.
