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M4A4 Sherman

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nation(s) M4A4 (Sherman V) [early production]
Manufac­turer(s) Detroit Tank Arsenal (Chrysler)
Production Quantity 7499 Production Period July 1942-Sept. 1943
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 6.06 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.62 Height (m) 2.74
Combat Weight (kg) 31600 Radio Equipment SCR508/528/538
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm Gun M3 Ammu­nition Carried 97
Traverse (degrees) 360° Elevation (degrees) -12° to +25°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight 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 Chrysler A57 Track Links 83/track
Type & Displace­ment Multibank 30, 20.5 liters Track Width 42.1 cm
Horse­power (max.) 425hp @2600rpm Track Ground Contact 406.4 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 13.4 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 13.2 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.41
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 21
Range on/off road (km) 161 Gradient (degrees) 31°
Mileage (L/100km) 452 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.61
Fuel Capacity (liters) 727 Fording (m) 1.07
Speed on/off road 32 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.4
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 51mm @45-90° 38mm @90° 38mm @70°-90° 25mm @0°(front)
13mm @0°(rear)
Super­structure 51mm @34° - - 19mm @0-7°
Turret 76mm @60° 51mm @85° 51mm @90° 25mm @0°
Mantlet 76mm @90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available Medium Tank M4A4 "Sherman" by D.P. Dyer
REFERENCES
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