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FV214 Conqueror vs M4 Sherman

FV214 Conqueror main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ FV214 Conqueror
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M4 Sherman
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Specifications
FV214 Conqueror M4 Sherman
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 200 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.1 million
Combat weight 66.0 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 153 km 160 km
Length 11.58 m 5.88 m
Width 4.00 m 2.68 m
Height 3.35 m 2.74 m
Crew 4 5
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Armament & Powertrain
FV214 Conqueror M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 L1 120mm gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp

Overview

The FV214 Conqueror and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

At 66.0 tons, the FV214 Conqueror is 2.0x the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons. Top speed is 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The FV214 Conqueror is armed with a 1 L1 120mm gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.

The FV214 Conqueror has been produced in 200 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman. The M4 Sherman entered service 13 years before the FV214 Conqueror (1942 vs 1955).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV214 Conqueror or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is faster with a maximum road speed of 39 km/h compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV214 Conqueror or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the FV214 Conqueror or M4 Sherman?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the FV214 Conqueror or M4 Sherman?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the FV214 Conqueror and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV214 Conqueror or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the FV214 Conqueror and M4 Sherman?
The FV214 Conqueror is armed with 1 L1 120mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.