Chieftain / Shir vs M4 Sherman
The Chieftain / Shir and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Chieftain / Shir weighs 55.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Chieftain / Shir vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 500 km for the Chieftain / Shir vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Chieftain / Shir is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The Chieftain / Shir has been produced in 1,056 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 Chieftain / Shir or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain / Shir is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain / Shir or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain / Shir or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain / Shir is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain / Shir or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain / Shir is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain / Shir and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain / Shir or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain / Shir.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain / Shir and M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain / Shir is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.