M4A3(76)W HVSS Sherman

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nation(s) M4A3(76)W HVSS (Sherman IIIAY), M4A3E8, also Easy Eight
Manufac­turer(s) Detroit Tank Arsenal (Chrysler), Fisher Tank Arsenal
Production Quantity 4542* Production Period Mar. 1944-Apr. 1945*
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 7.54 Barrel Overhang (m) 1.27
Width (m) 3.0 Height (m) 2.97
Combat Weight (kg) 33650 Radio Equipment SCR508/528/538
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 76mm Gun M1A1, M1A1C, or M1A2 Ammu­nition Carried 71
Traverse (degrees) 360° Elevation (degrees) -10° to +25°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight M71D, M47A2
Secondary Armament 2 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (coaxial, bow) Ammu­nition Carried 6250
1 x .50 caliber MG HB M2 (AA) 600
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Ford GAA Track Links 79/track
Type & Displace­ment V8, 18.0 liters Track Width 58.4 cm
Horse­power (max.) 500hp @2600rpm Track Ground Contact 383.5 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 14.9 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 11.0 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.43
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 18.9
Range on/off road (km) 161 Gradient (degrees) 31°
Mileage (L/100km) 475 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.61
Fuel Capacity (liters) 764 Fording (m) 0.91
Speed on/off road 42 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.3
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 50-108mm @34-90° 38mm @90° 38mm @68-80° 25mm @0°(front)
13mm @0°(rear)
Super­structure 63mm @43° 76mm @90° - 19mm @0-7°
Turret 63mm @45-50° 63mm @77-90° 63mm @90° 25mm @0°
Mantlet 89mm @90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available Medium Tank M4A3(76)W HVSS "Sherman" by D.P. Dyer
NOTES
*Total production of the M4A3 wet stowage with the 76mm gun. At least 1400 vehicles produced were equipped with VVS prior to the introduction of the HVSS.
REFERENCES
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