Flames of War Team Yankee: United States M551 Sheridan Tank Platoon

World War III Team Yankee: American M551 Sheridan Tank Platoon The M551 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle, or ARAAV, is fitted with the M81 dual-purpose gun/missile launcher. It can fire conventional HEAT antitank ammunition for shorter range targets, or the MGM51 Shillelagh pronounced shil-laylee anti-tank guided missile, which was more effective at longer ranges. In 1978 most Sheridans were phased out of service. However, the 82nd Airborne Division decided to keep the air transportable Sheridan airborne assault vehicle. These were upgraded with improved suspension. During air assault missions the Sheridan could be parachuted, or delivered in a Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System LAPES drop from the back of a heavy transport aircraft. Package Contents: - 5 x model M551 Sheridan tanks, made of resin and metal - 2 x unit cards Package Info: - Product is for use in the Team Yankee / Flames of War: WWIII miniature table top game. - Models may require assembly. - Any scenery, paint, or glue shown is sold separately. Country/Faction: America/USA Product Part Number: TUBX17