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M103 vs M4 Sherman

M103 vs M4 Sherman at a glance β€” weight 58,000 vs 32,300 kg, top speed 40 vs 39 km/h, range 480 vs 160 km, crew 5 vs 5.

M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M103
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M4 Sherman
Specifications
M103 M4 Sherman
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 300 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.1 million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 480 km 160 km
Length 6.99 m 5.88 m
Width 3.76 m 2.68 m
Height 3.23 m 2.74 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M103 M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp
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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.