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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 (liters/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
M4A3E2 Sherman Profile Assault Tank M4A3E2 "Sherman" by D.P. Dyer
REFERENCES
Sh, ShIA