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] .

M41A3 Walker Bulldog 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.

Taiwan still operates some 675 M41A3/M41D in service today. The M41D is the local upgrade developed for the Marine Corps and Army, comprising a new gun, modern FCS, thermal sights and new computerized targeting systems, a Detroit …

The M41A3, officially designated as M41A3戰車 or by its translated nickname 華克猛犬 (Walker Bulldog), was a light tank used by the ROCA and ROCMC from 1958 to 2022. The M41A3 was a modification of the older M41A1, equipped with a fuel-injected AOS 895-5…

Mar 24, 2019 · M41A3: Final production model functionally identical to the M41A2 but incorporated a slightly modified gun traverse and elevation system. The M41 chassis was used for the M75 APC, M52 105mm SPH, M44 155mm SPH and the M42 Duster.

Feb 22, 2022 · The Taiwanese military’s long relationship with the M41A3 Walker Bulldog light tank, a fighting vehicle that was first delivered to the U.S. Army in 1951, is finally coming to an end.

Jan 22, 2018 · The M41A1, M41A2, and M41A3 were equipped with a 76 mm M32A1 high velocity rifled cannon firing fixed high explosive (HE), armor piercing (AP), or high velocity armor piercing (HVAP) ammunition. The baseline M41 was equipped with a very similar 76 mm M32/T91E3 cannon.

Feb 21, 2022 · Military officials have announced that a decommissioning ceremony will be held later this week to retire the aging M41A3 “Walker Bulldog” tank after 63 years of service in the ROC Army. The M41A3 was developed by the US military immediately following World War II.

The first M41A3s arrived in January 1965, equipping five ARVN squadrons by the end of the year. The Walker Bulldog was an instant success with South Vietnamese armor crewmen, who found the M41's interior to be just perfect for their stature, which had been a principal criticism by US armor crewmen who had been assigned to the vehicle. [4] .

Dec 13, 2009 · Improvements included cast and welded turret, new mantlet, redesigned ammunition stowage, new fire control system, stabilization system, and automatic lead computer. The M41 Walker Bulldog was named for General W. W. Walker who was killed in Korea. Replaced by the M551 Sheridan in U.S. Army service.