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M24 Chaffee vs M4 Sherman

M24 Chaffee main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M24 Chaffee
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M4 Sherman
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Specifications
M24 Chaffee M4 Sherman
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 4,731 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 18.4 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 281 km 160 km
Length 5.50 m 5.88 m
Width 2.95 m 2.68 m
Height 2.46 m 2.74 m
Crew 4 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M24 Chaffee M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 M6 75mm gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp

Overview

The M24 Chaffee and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

The M24 Chaffee weighs 18.4 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 55 km/h for the M24 Chaffee vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 281 km for the M24 Chaffee vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The M24 Chaffee is armed with a 1 M6 75mm gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.

The M24 Chaffee has been produced in 4,731 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman. Unit cost is $0.04M for the M24 Chaffee vs $0.055M for the M4 Sherman. The M4 Sherman entered service 2 years before the M24 Chaffee (1942 vs 1944).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman?
The M24 Chaffee has a longer operational range at 281 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is heavier at 32.3 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is longer at 5.88 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M24 Chaffee and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M24 Chaffee's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the M24 Chaffee at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M24 Chaffee or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee.
What are the main armaments of the M24 Chaffee and M4 Sherman?
The M24 Chaffee is armed with 1 M6 75mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.