M103 vs M4 Sherman
The M103 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The M103 weighs 58.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M103 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 480 km for the M103 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The M103 is armed with a 1 M58 120mm gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The M103 has been produced in 300 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| American heavy tank, 300 units manufactured, designed to counter Soviet heavy armor during the Cold War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 58.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm 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 M103 or M4 Sherman?
The M103 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or M4 Sherman?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or M4 Sherman?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or M4 Sherman?
The M103 is longer at 6.99 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and M4 Sherman require?
Both the M103 and M4 Sherman require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and M4 Sherman?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.