How much did the M4 Sherman weigh?

about 33 tons
The M4 carried a crew of five—commander, gunner, loader, driver, and codriver/hull gunner. The vehicle weighed about 33 tons, depending on the series. A typical power plant was a 425-horsepower gasoline engine.

What was the most powerful American tank in World War II?

M4 Sherman Tank
M4 Sherman Tank. The Sherman tank was the most commonly used American tank in World War II. More than 50,000 Shermans were produced between 1942 and 1945. They were used in all combat theaters—not only by the United States, but also by Great Britain, the Free French, China, and even the Soviet Union.

How much does an Abrams tank weigh?

Weight: 55 Tons, most of which is Chobham armor. Crew: 4—Commander, gunner, loader, and driver. Armament: 105mm gun (the M1A2 has a 120mm), each shell weighs about 40 lbs.

Did the US have a heavy tank in WW2?

Near the end of the war the M26 Pershing tank was deployed as the first operational heavy tank of the US Army. It was designated a heavy tank when it was designed in WWII due to its 90 mm gun, which was at the time the largest caliber gun found on a US tank.

How big was the turret of the Sherman T23?

The fighting compartment was situated in the middle of the hull. The cast T23 turret had a ring diameter of 1750 mm (5’9”), fully compatible with any M4 Sherman turret. The turret crew consisted of the commander (rear-right), gunner (front-right) and loader (rear-left). The main armament was the 76.2 mm (3 in) M1 cannon in its M34 carriage.

What kind of gun does a M4 have a turret?

This was an M4 fitted with a Pershing type 90mm gun turret. Since both tanks had 69 inch turret rings, such an installation required only stowage changes and modifications to obtain adequate clearance between the turret assembly and some components on the tank hull.

Why was the M4 Sherman tank so successful?

Thanks to these additions the M4s main gun could be fired, fairly accurately, while the tank was moving. Another important design feature of the U.S. M4 Sherman Tank was that it was designed with reliability and ease of production and maintenance in mind.

What are the dimensions of a M4 Sherman?

M4 Sherman specifications Dimensions 5.84 x 2.62 x 2.74 m 19’2” x 8’7” x 9′ Total weight, battle ready 30.3 tons (66,800 lbs) Crew 5 (commander, driver, co-driver, gunner, Propulsion Continental R975 9-cyl. air-cooled gasol Maximum speed 48 km/h (30 mph) on road