M4A2 Sherman

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nation(s) M4A2 (Sherman III)
Manufac­turer(s) Fisher Tank Arsenal, Pullman Standard Car Co., American Locomotive Co., Baldwin Locomotive Works, Federal Machine and Welder Co.
Production Quantity 8053 Production Period Apr. 1942-May 1944
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 5.92 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.62 Height (m) 2.74
Combat Weight (kg) 31800 Radio Equipment SCR508/528/538
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm Gun M3 Ammu­nition Carried 97
Traverse (degrees) 360° Elevation (degrees) -10° to +25°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight M55, M38
Secondary Armament 2 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (coaxial, bow) Ammu­nition Carried 4750
1 x .50 caliber MG HB M2 (AA) 300
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model GM 6046 Track Links 79/track
Type & Displace­ment In12, 13.9 liters Track Width 42.1 cm
Horse­power (max.) 410hp @2900rpm Track Ground Contact 373.4 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 12.9 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 14.4 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.43
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius (m) 18.9
Range on/off road (km) 241 Gradient (degrees) 31°
Mileage (L/100km) 279 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.61
Fuel Capacity (liters) 673 Fording (m) 1.0
Speed on/off road 34 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.3
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 51-108mm @34-90° 38mm @90° 38mm @80°-90° 25mm @0°(front)
13mm @0°(rear)
Super­structure 64mm @43° - - 19mm @0-7°
Turret 76mm @60° 51mm @85° 51mm @90° 25mm @0°
Mantlet 89mm @90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available Medium Tank M4A2 "Sherman" by D.P. Dyer
REFERENCES
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