AMX-32 vs M4 Sherman
Overview
The AMX-32 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.
The AMX-32 weighs 40.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The AMX-32 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.
| French MBT, with a 120mm gun, was a GIAT Industries export design that did not enter production. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 40.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 530 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.45 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.24 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.29 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) |
| 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-32 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-32 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-32 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-32 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-32 is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or M4 Sherman?
The AMX-32 is longer at 9.45 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the AMX-32's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and M4 Sherman?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.