AMX-30 vs M4 Sherman
The AMX-30 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.48 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.28 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 20 mm modèle F2 gun |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.68 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.74 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-30 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-30 is heavier at 36.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-30 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the AMX-30's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and M4 Sherman?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.