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 …

Future printed editions of Handbook M-41 will include these revisions. Explanation. This is a partial revision of Handbook M-41, City Delivery Carriers Duties and Responsibilities, that incorporates …

Aug 4, 2025 · The M41 entered service with the Army in 1953 and was used extensively during the Cold War. Although it was initially intended for reconnaissance missions, its robust armament and mobility …

The M41 was a real improvement over the M24 Chaffee, it was even more mobile and agile, well-armed to deal with lighter armor than MBTs and ww2-era tanks, with an accurate and fully stabilized main gun.

The M41 Walker Bulldog, officially 76-mm gun tank M41, was an American light tank developed for armed reconnaissance purposes. Between 1951 and 1954 Cadillac produced some 5,467 M41 tanks.

Aug 29, 2025 · The M41, originally called "Little Bulldog" but named after Lieutenant General Walton H. Walker after he was killed in the Korean War, contained a pulsing relay turret and gun control system …

The design became designated as the M41 with the nickname "Walker Bulldog", named after General Walton Walker who died during the Korean War. Further improvements led to the M41A1 variant with …

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 …

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 …

Aug 26, 2023 · Originally the tank was to be designated Light Tank, M41 “Little Bulldog,” but before it was put into service, it was renamed the “Walker Bulldog” in honor of General Walton H. Walker, …