| 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 (liters/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° |
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19mm@0-7° |
| Turret |
63mm@45-50° |
63mm@77-90° |
63mm@90° |
25mm@0° |
| Mantlet |
89mm@90° |
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| TECHNICAL
DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| 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. |
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