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M551 Sheridan

The M551 "Sheridan" AR/AAV was a light tank developed by the United States and named after General Philip Sheridan, of American Civil War fame. It was designed to be landed by parachute and to swim across rivers. Wikipedia
Armor: 7039 aluminium alloy hull with Rolled homogeneous steel turret
Designed: 1959–1965
Engine: Detroit Diesel (General Motors) 6V53T, 6 cylinder, turbocharged diesel; 300 hp (220 kW) at 2800 rpm
Ground clearance: 19 in (48.3 cm)
In service: 1969–1997
Main armament: M81E1 Rifled 152 mm Gun/Launcher; 20 rounds; 9 MGM-51 Shillelagh missiles
Manufacturer: Cadillac Motor Company, Cleveland, Ohio