answersLogoWhite

0

1. In Vietnam, US Army Armored Cavalry Squadrons (equivalent to a Battalion) were equipped with M551 Sheridan tanks and M113 ACAVs (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles). Only one US Armored Cavalry Regiment was in Vietnam, the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment-Black Horse). Approximately 200 Sheridans were in country at any one given time 2. US Army Armor Battalions (Tank Battalions) were equipped with M48A3 Patton tanks. Three USMC tank battalions and three USA tank battalions served in Vietnam. Approximately 57/58 Pattons per battalion, plus one or more tank companies within the 11th ACR. Approximately 400 US Patton tanks served in Vietnam. 3. The Australian 1st Armored Regiment consisted of 26 Centurion medium tanks. 4. ARVN regiments were equipped with M41 Walker Bulldog Light Tanks. Approximately 250 M41s served in Vietnam. 5. There were at least three NVA Armored Regiments known to exist during the war, numbers are unknown; but they consisted of the T54/55 medium tank and the PT-76 Amphibious Light Tank.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?