M51 “Super Sherman” Tank
by Alisa Duncan Marketing ManagerM51 “Super Sherman” Tank
The M-51 is arguably the best example of upgrading a piece of equipment
far beyond original expectations to meet new requirements. It is also
perhaps the greatest proof of Sherman’s excellent and adaptable
design.
Nearly 20 years after the first Shermans rolled off the production line, Israel modified around 180 of their own to carry an enormous 105 mm gun. This was nothing like the 105 mm howitzer used on Shermans during WWII, but a long, tank-killing weapon designed by the French.
With gun barrels almost as long as the tanks themselves, this once-obsolete Shermans became a formidable force in Israel’s arsenal, which were able to punch through the very newest tanks.
The iconic M-51 fought in several wars and remained in service for decades.
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