CM12 vs M4 Sherman
The CM12 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The CM12 weighs 57.3 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM12 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 450 km for the CM12 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The CM12 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.
| Taiwanese heavy main battle tank, designed at Detroit Tank Plant, never entered service or production. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| 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 | 57.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm 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 CM12 or M4 Sherman?
The CM12 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 CM12 or M4 Sherman?
The CM12 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or M4 Sherman?
The CM12 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or M4 Sherman?
The CM12 is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the CM12's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and M4 Sherman?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.