Was the M4 Sherman superior to the PzKpfw IV?

The M4 Sherman was superior to the PzKpfw IV overall. However, it is worth recalling that most for the majority of tank actions (which are not against enemy tanks) “a tank, is a tank, is a tank”.

Is the Sherman a better tank than the Panzer IV?

TL;DR Both tanks compared in their premier versions, the Sherman wins over the Panzer IV on paper, although in real battle circumstances the engagement depends upon who fires first, who hits more accurately, etc. Hell no. The Panzer IV lacked the armor, powerpack, modularity and versatility of the Sherman.

What was the difference between the M3 and M4 Sherman?

While the M3 had many good features, the hull mounted 75mm gun would prove to be a major shortcoming. A M4A3 Sherman tank armed with a 76mm high velocity gun during the winter of 1944. The 76mm gun was a better tank killer, but the standard 75mm was all around more useful due to its more effective HE shell.

What was the difference between the M4 Sherman and M10 tank destroyer?

That is why the M4 Sherman would receive a 40 caliber 75mm gun while the M10 Tank Destroyer mounted the high velocity 52 caliber 76mm gun. While the high velocity 76mm gun was a substantially better tank killer, the lower velocity 75mm gun on the Sherman fired a much more effective high explosive shell.

Is the Pz IV Ausf H better than the Sherman?

The Pz Kpfw IV Ausf H has strikingly similar stats to the M4 Sherman, with only a few attributes being either better or worse. The M4 Sherman has an easier time surviving close encounters, but the Pz IV’s frontal armor is a bit thicker and will be able to bounce shots when angled properly.

How good was the M4 Sherman in WW2?

While it didn’t excel at one particular thing (it was just a quality tank), the M4 Sherman went on to become the second most produced tank in World War II with 49,324 units produced. In terms of how the M4 Sherman is played in World of Tanks, it performs well as a scout or in peak-a-boom scenarios.