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US Armored Cavalry Squadrons in Vietnam exchanged their M-48 Patton Tanks (90mm guns) for M-551 Sheridan Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicles in 1969. The 17 ton Sheridan was equipped with a 152mm main gun (actually designed to be a launcher for a missile...the missile wasn't used in Vietnam, only the cannon). After the Vietnam War, the Sheridan was referred to as a "Light Tank."
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What is the was difference between a female tank and a male tank in World War 1?
a male tank has a cannon gun a female tank has a machine gun
What is the gun on a tank called?
Usually a cannon
Types of tanks?
In 1950, the US Army redesignated tanks as 120mm Heavy Gun tanks, 90mm Medium Gun tanks, and 76mm Light Gun tanks. This was a change from the previous Heavy, Medium, and Light tanks, determined from the vehicle's weight. In 1960, with the advent of the new M60 Combat tank, and the deactivation of the Army's only Heavy Tank battalion (the M103 heavy tanks); the M60 series became MAIN BATTLE TANKS (MBT's).
What are all the tanks names?
During the early days of the Vietnam War, the French and allies were using left over tanks from WWII such as: the Japanese Type 95 light tank, and the US M24 Chaffee light tank. During the US Vietnam War, the following tanks were used: US: M48A3 Patton 90mm gun medium tank M551 Sheridan light tank 152mm gun (Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicle) Australia: Centurion 84mm gun medium tank ARVN (South Viet Army): M41 Walker Bulldog light tank NVA (North Viet Army): PT76 Amphibious light tank T-54/T-55 100mm gun medium tank
Who used the gun panzer Faust in World War 2?
The Germans used the PanzerFaust (tank fist). It was a disposable anti tank weapon.
What tank during World War 2 had biggest gun?
Contrary to popular belief the German 8.8cm gun was not the biggest gun mounted on a tank in WW2. the bigest gun mounted on a tank that saw combat was the D25-T 122 mm gun on the Russian JS-1. the biggest gun mounted on a none conventional tank that saw combat is the 380 mm Rocket propelled naval gun off the StrumTiger of witch only 7 were ever built.
Where can you find a list of all the tanks used by the Axis?
There are various sources where you can find a list of tanks used by the Axis powers during World War II. One reliable source is the website of the Tank Encyclopedia, which provides detailed information and specifications on tanks used by different countries, including tanks used by Axis powers such as Germany, Italy, and Japan. Another option is to refer to books and publications focused on military history, which often include comprehensive lists and descriptions of tanks used by the Axis.
What is the heaviest gun in the world?
Heaviest gun that a person can actually carry, with normal human strength (Ok, maybe SOME steroids) is an A-134 gatling gun. The largest gun ever, period, is an M-102 Howitzer. It's a stationary gun installed in AC-130 gunships, and other very large military vehicles, fires off 102 mm shells. Enough explosive force to bring down half a block.
What is the largest gun ever put on a tank?
The largest gun ever put on a tank is the 152 mm gun on the Soviet ISU-152 tank destroyer. It was designed during World War II and was known for its ability to destroy heavily fortified targets and enemy tanks with its powerful gun.
What is the name of the gun on a tank?
what is the name of the gun on a tank
Is Sheridan strange?
Used in the Vietnam War, it was strange in only two respects: It was the only tank ever built from aluminum and the only tank to have ever fired completely combustible main gun shells (152mm) in combat.
What is largest ship mounted gun?
The largest guns ever mounted were 460mm (18 in) guns used on the Japanese Yamato class battleships which fired 3,219 lb projectile up to a maximum range of 42,000 meters
What is a tank?
An armored military vehicle capable of fighting.A tank is a large armored, tracked military vehicle, armed with a large main gun and several machine guns. It is used to attack enemy troops, vehicles, and other tanks.After WW1, a Tank usually had one main gun that was mounted in a turret that could swivel and elevate.Whereas, a self-propelled artillery is a tracked vehicle that had a semi-fixed gun that had limited elevation and swivel.A tank is a large and armored military vehicle that move on treads with a large cannon and a machine gun is was slow but had many advances to make better is swivel and elevate possibleA tracked armored fighting vehicle. Tank was originally the code name for the development of a tracked, gun mounted vehicle first used in 1916 on the Somme by the British in WW1.Storage unit for liquids such as Gas Tank or water tank.A sleeveless item of clothing similar to a t-shirt.
What is the meaning of mounted?
of Mount, Seated or serving on horseback or similarly; as, mounted police; mounted infantry., Placed on a suitable support, or fixed in a setting; as, a mounted gun; a mounted map; a mounted gem.
What was the most largest heaviest gun used by canadians?
Assuming that you mean small arms it is the 30 cal Gatling gun
What is the was difference between a female tank and a male tank in World War 1?
a male tank has a cannon gun a female tank has a machine gun
Who invented the first airplane mounted machine gun?
The aircraft mounted machine gun was at first simply a ground machine mounted for a gunner to fire. All sides in WW1 used it. The first successful machine gun fired by a pilot was the Lewis machine gun on a special mounting attached to the top wing, allowing the gun to fire over the propellor.
