Can a Sherman beat a panther?
The German Panzer-kampf-wagen V (Panther) tank was superior to the American M4 Sherman in almost every respect, but it could not guarantee victory at every encounter. Its 75mm high-velocity weapon, while not as powerful as a Tiger’s 88mm, could easily penetrate a Sherman’s hull or turret at all battlefield distances.
Would a tiger beat a Panther?
Here’s who wins in a fight between a tiger and a panther: The tiger will win almost any fight with a panther. The panther is much smaller than a tiger, and the tiger is more massive. Usually, however, greater size comes at the cost of less maneuverability.
Could the Tiger I 88mm gun beat a Sherman?
In the other hand, the Tiger I 88mm gun easily destroyed a sherman at 2000 meters, with standard ammo. The Tiger I was not an indistructible tank but Sherman not enough effective weapon to deal with that (except Sherman Firefly). In Normandy, the Bocage was an ideal terrian to came close to german tanks and debase their effectiveness.
What kind of shells did the Panther use in WW2?
Effects of a 122 mm shell from the D-25 gun on German Panther, Tiger, and Tiger II tanks. Tank Archives: IS-2 vs. the German Big Cats This blog is dedicated to bringing World War II era documents to the general public, with an overall focus on armoured warfare.
Did the Sherman tank ever really fight the Tigers?
In oder fronts, -especially in North africa- lead shermans to a frontal attack against Tigers, is a real suicide activity. The Tigers greatest enemy was the american and russian tank destroyers, AT guns and mechanical faliures of corse not Sherman tanks.
How many Sherman tanks were used in the Battle of Stalingrad?
US tankers blasted apart 88 german Panzer IVs, StuGs and supposedly superior Panthers for the loss of 25 Shermans. The majority of the tanks on that battle on the Us side were Sherman’s armed with 75mm cannon, some 76.2mm Sherman’s and a few 76.2 km hellcats and M10 tank destroyers with 3″ (76 mm) guns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNGGt1ORO-0