M4A2 Sherman (late production model)

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M4A2 Sherman (late production model)

GENERAL DATA
Other Designation(s)	General Sherman Mark III (British Army)
Type	Medium Tank	Radio Equipment	SCR508/528/538
Manufacturer(s)	Fisher Tank Arsenal, Pullman Standard Car CO., American Locomotive Co., Baldwin Locomotive Works,
Crew	5	Commander: Turret - Rear-right corner Gunner: Turret - Front-right corner Loader: Turret - Rear-left corner Driver: Hull - Front-left corner Assistant driver: Hull - Front-right corner
Production Quantity	8053 (Total M4A2)	Production Period	April 1942 - June 1943

DIMENSIONS
Combat weight with T48 or T51 tracks	31800 kg	Ground pressure	1.01 kg/cm²
Length /hull	5.92 m	Length w/Gun	5.92 m
Barrel Overhang	0 m	Height over turret hatch	2.74 m
Width without sandshields	2.62 m	Ground clearance	0.43 m
Fire height	2.24 m	Turret ring diameter	1.75 m

ARMAMENT
Primary Armament	75 mm Gun M3 on M34A1 mount (1)	Ammunition Carried	97 (8 ready)
Traverse	360° (manual or hydraulic)	Elevation	-10° to +25° (manual with stabilizer)
Traverse speed (360°)	15 secondes	Sight	M55
Secondary Armament	1 x .50 caliber MG HB M2 (12.7 mm) (2)	Ammunition Carried	300
	2 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (7.62 mm) (3)		4750
	1 x .45cal (9 mm) M1 sub-machine gun (4)		600
Location	1: turret - 2: turret roof - 3: bow, coaxial - 4: turret inside

ARMOR
Assembly	Welding & Cast
Armor Detail (from the horizontal)	Front	Side	Rear	Top/Bottom
Hull	51-108 mm / round	38 mm / 90°	38 mm / 80°-90°	25 mm / 0°(front) 13 mm / 0°(rear)
Superstructure	64 mm / 43°	38 mm / 90°	38 mm / 80°	19 mm / 0-7°
Turret	76 mm / 60° & round	51 mm / 85° & round	51 mm / 90° & round	25 mm / 0°
Mantlet	89 mm / round	-	-	-
Rotor shield	51 mm / round

AUTOMOTIVE
Engine	GM 6046	Type & Displacement	In12, 13.9 liters
Horsepower (maximum)	375-410 hp at 2100-2900 rpm	Power/Weight Ratio	12.9 hp / ton
Gearbox	Synchromesh: 5 forward, 1 reverse	Steering	Controlled differential & Steering levers
Brakes	Mechanical, external contracting	Fuel Capacity	560 L Diesel

SUSPENSION
Type	Vertical volute spring suspension (VVSS)	Road wheels	3 bogies, 2 road wheels/bogie
Track return rollers	1 at rear of each bogie	Sprocket-Wheels	13 tooth, front
Idler Sprockets	Adjustable, rear	Shock absorbers	-
Track Type	T48, outside guides, double pin, chevron, rubber
Width	420.6 mm	Pitch	150 mm
Links(shoes)	79	Track ground contact	3.73 m
Track Type	T49, outside guides, double pin, parallel bars, steel
Width	420.6 mm	Pitch	150 mm
Links(shoes)	79	Track ground contact	3.73 m
Track Type	T51, outside guides, double pin, smooth, rubber
Width	420.6 mm	Pitch	150 mm
Links(shoes)	79	Track ground contact	3.73 m
Track Type	T54E1, outside guides, double pin, chevron, steel
Width	420.6 mm	Pitch	150 mm
Links(shoes)	79	Track ground contact	3.73 m

PERFORMANCES
Maximum Speed	40-48 km/h on road 27 km/h off road	Range	240 km on road
Mileage	279 L / 100km on road	Maximum grade	30° (from horizontal)
Trench crossing	2.30 m	Vertical obstacles	0.61 m
Maximum fording depth	1.00 m	Minimum turning diameter	19 m

Sources
AFV Database	OnWar.com	Vehicles.com	-

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