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M4 Sherman
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Tanks · United States · 1942
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M4Sherman

M4 Sherman
M4 Sherman Photo: Joost J. Bakker · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
35
Protection
30
Mobility
55
Technology
40
Reliability
70
Crew Survivability
40
Operational Range
45
Logistics
80
Historical Performance
75
Strategic Impact
80
Origin United States
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators42 countries
Quantity49,234
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
49
Tanks MASS Rating
24/140
World War II
186/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
35
Protection
30
Mobility
55
Technology
40
Reliability
70
Crew Survivability
40
Operational Range
45
Logistics
80
Historical Performance
75
Strategic Impact
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
M4 Sherman
Category
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
49,234
Unit Price (current)
$796.9K↗ 1689% inflation · 1945→2025
Original Price
$44.6K (1945)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$796.9K
Original: $44.6K (1945)
Inflation: +%1689
49
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Tank ClassificationMedium Tank
  • GenerationWW2
  • Combat Weight30.3 t
  • Crew Size5
  • Service Entry Year1942
◈Firepower12MOD.12
▣Protection9MOD.9
◇Mobility10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeContinental R975
  • Engine Power400 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio13.2 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeCoil Spring
  • Max Road Speed38 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed24 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)160 km
  • Fording Depth1.016 m
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Length (Hull)5.791 m
  • Length (Overall, Gun Forward)6.27 m
  • Width3.05 m
  • Height2.743 m
  • Ground Clearance0.43 m
⬢Amphibious & Special4MOD.4
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units49,234
  • Years in Production3 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count11
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1927First deployment: Chinese Civil War
  2. 1941Entered service
  3. 1942Production started
  4. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
49,234
units produced
37
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
M4 Sherman 1942
// DERIVATIVES
Cobra King 1944
06 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Steel alloy cast into shape for armour applications.
Coil spring: a helical metal spring used in vehicle suspension to absorb shocks and maintain wheel contact, compressing under load.
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
A tank with medium weight and armor, balancing mobility and firepower.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Handheld or vehicle-mounted devices that release dense smoke to obscure vision, conceal movements, or screen friendly forces from enemy observation.
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