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Tanks of World War II

M4A3E2 Sherman

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nation(s) M4A3E2, also Jumbo
Manufac­turer(s) Fisher Tank Arsenal
Production Quantity 254 Production Period June 1944-July 1944
Type Assault Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 6.27 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.94 Height (m) 2.95
Combat Weight (kg) 38100 Radio Equipment SCR508/528/538
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm Gun M3 Ammu­nition Carried 104
Traverse (degrees) 360° Elevation (degrees) -10° to +25°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight M71G, M38A2
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 51.1 cm
Horse­power (max.) 500hp @2600rpm Track Ground Contact 373.4 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 13.1 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 14.2 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.43
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 23
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 35 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.3
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 114-140mm @34-90° 38mm @90° 38mm @68-80° 25mm @0°(front)
13mm @0°(rear)
Super­structure 102mm @43° 76mm @90° - 19mm @0-7°
Turret 152mm @78° 152mm @84° 152mm @88° 25mm @0°
Mantlet 178mm @90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available Assault Tank M4A3E2 "Sherman" by D.P. Dyer
REFERENCES
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