The M41 Walker Bulldog, officially 76-mm gun tank M41, was an American light tank developed for armed reconnaissance purposes. [8][9] It was produced by Cadillac between 1951 and 1954 and marketed successfully to the United States Army as a replacement for its aging fleet of World War II -vintage M24 Chaffee tanks. [6] .

Compared to M24 Chaffee, the M41 was a much bigger tank, a direct consequence of the main gun's breech block length. The turret was enlarged, with a turret ring 2 inches (50 cm) wider, requiring a longer hull, (19.9 ft vs 16.06 ft or 5.9 m vs. 5.03 m), wider (10.5 vs 9.10 ft or 3.2 vs 3 m), but slightly lower (8.9 vs 9.1 ft or 2.77 vs 2.71 m).

The M41 series of light tanks were quick and maneuverable, with a top speed of 45 mph. They were designed for reconnaissance and security missions, not direct tank-to-tank combat. Like their predecessors, the M5 and the M24, their relatively light armor made them vulnerable to …

Mar 24, 2019 · The M41 Walker Bulldog was an American light tank developed for armed reconnaissance purposes and to replace the then aging World War II era M24 Chaffee tank. It was produced by Cadillac Motor Car Division of the General Motors Corporation (GMC) at a production facility in Cleveland, Ohio between 1951 and 1954 with a total of 5,467 being built.

Aug 26, 2023 · American-provided South Vietnamese M41 Walker Bulldog tanks during a training operation. Image: U.S. Army. Perhaps the service, as well as those at GDLS, could look at some lessons from history — notably the successes and failures seen with the M41 “Walker Bulldog” light tank. The light tank concept actually dates back to the First World War.

Feb 5, 2020 · Testing of the three T41 prototypes revealed several deficiencies. One of the changes was an increase in turret ring diameter from 69 to 73 inches. The primary difference between the M41 and M41A1 was inside the turret.

Jul 25, 2018 · To bolster the ARVN defenders of LZ31, five M-41A3 Walker Bulldog tanks were sent as reinforcements. The first kill of an enemy tank, a T-54, went to Sergeant Nguyen Xuan Mai’s M-41A3 of the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry.

Jan 22, 2018 · The M41 Walker Bulldog, officially 76-mm Gun Tank, M41, was an American light tank developed for armed reconnaissance purposes. It was produced by Cadillac between 1951 and 1954 and marketed successfully to the United States Army as a replacement for its aging fleet of World War II vintage M24 Chaffee tanks.

It was a vehicle weighing less than 25 tons, crewed by four, powered by a newly developed engine and gearbox, and armed with a 76mm gun. After modifications that included replacing the 76mm gun with a more modern one of the same caliber, this design was designated T41.

Feb 19, 2019 · Armament on the M41 consists of a 2.99 inch (76mm) main gun, as well as a 0.3 inch (7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun, located to the left of the main gun, and a 0.5 inch (12.7mm) anti-aircraft gun in the commander’s cupola. The M41 uses a torsion-bar type suspension. There are five road wheels and three return rollers.