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AMX-32 vs M4 Sherman

AMX-32 vs M4 Sherman at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 32,300 kg, top speed 65 vs 39 km/h, range 530 vs 160 km, crew 4 vs 5.

AMX-32 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-32
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
Specifications
AMX-32 M4 Sherman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 2 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.1 million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 530 km 160 km
Length 9.45 m 5.88 m
Width 3.24 m 2.68 m
Height 2.29 m 2.74 m
Crew 4 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-32 M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 720 hp Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-32 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 2 units of the AMX-32.
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.