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Was the M41 used in Vietnam?
The US did not use the M41 in combat in Vietnam but did provide a number of them to the South Vietnamese during 1965 as part of a massive re-equipment program. The M41 was highly effective against North Vietnamese T-54/55 tanks in the Vietnam war with its 76mm gun.
Who was the Walker Bulldog tank named after?
It was named for General Walton Walker who died in a jeep accident in Korea. On 7 November 1950, the US Ordnance Committee Minutes (OCM) issued item #33476, redesignating the heavy, medium, and light tank, according to the armament; the 120mm (heavy) Gun Tanks, 90mm (medium) Gun Tanks, and the 76mm (light) Gun tanks.
When was the M41A1 made?
The M41A1 was the first production variant, in 1954. The electric traverse system was replaced by a hydraulic traverse, the extra room allowed to increase the ammunition storage from 57 to 65 rounds.
Did the M41A1 have a stabilizer?
The tank did not have a stabilizer.
Is 3 Soviet heavy tank?
The IS-3 (also known as Object 703) is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944. IS-3 ( tank )
| IS-3 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy tank |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history |
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What tanks were used in Vietnam?
Despite the jungle nature of warfare in the Vietnam Conflict, the tank still held some tactical value for both sides.
- 1945. Centurion (A41)
- 1944. M24 Chaffee (Light Tank, M24)
- 1951. M41 Walker Bulldog.
- 1952. M48 Patton.
- 1968. M551 Sheridan.
- 1960. M60 (Patton)
- 1959. NORINCO Type 59.
- 1963. NORINCO Type 62 (WZ131)
Is the M41 Walker Bulldog still in service?
Upon entering US service, all M41s received the designation Little Bulldog and subsequently, Walker Bulldog after the late General Walton Walker, who was killed in a Jeep accident in 1950.
| M41 Walker Bulldog | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1961–1969 (US Armed Forces) 1961–present (foreign users) |
| Used by | See Operators |
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