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Sherman tank

The M4 Sherman tank was the main battle tank designed and built by the US for use in World War II.

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Production History The M4 was based on the M3[?]. Over 49000 were produced during the war.

Variants

  • M4
    • M4(105mm)
  • M4A1
  • M4A2
  • M4A3
    • M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo
  • M4A4
  • M4A5
  • M4A6

UK variants

  • Sherman I - M4
    • Sherman IB - M4 with a 105mm howitzer.
    • Sherman IC - M4A1 with a 17pdr gun.
  • Sherman II - M4A1 with a 75mm gun.
    • Sherman IIA - M4A1 with a 76mm gun.
  • Sherman III - M4A2 with a 75mm gun.
  • Sherman IV - M4A3 with a 75mm gun.
    • Sherman IVB - M4A3 with a 105mm howitzer.
    • Sherman IVC - M4A3 with a 17-pdr gun.
  • Sherman V - M4A4 with a 75mm gun.
    • Sherman VC - M4A4 with a 17-pdr gun.

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General Characteristics (fill in)

  • Length:
  • Width:
  • Height:
  • Weight: 30 tons
  • Speed:
  • Range:
  • Crew: 5
  • Armament:
    • Primary: 75mm Gun
    • Secondary:
      • One .50cal MG
      • Two .30cal MG
  • Power plant:

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