Arjun vs M4 Sherman
The Arjun and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 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 | 58.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| 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 Arjun or M4 Sherman?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or M4 Sherman?
The Arjun has a longer operational range at 200 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or M4 Sherman?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or M4 Sherman?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Arjun's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and M4 Sherman?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.