Chieftain vs M4 Sherman
Overview
The Chieftain and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.
The Chieftain weighs 55.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Chieftain vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 500 km for the Chieftain vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Chieftain is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.
The Chieftain 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.90 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 Chieftain or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain 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 or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain or M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Chieftain's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain and M4 Sherman?
The Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.