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M26 Pershing vs M4 Sherman

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
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Specifications
M26 Pershing M4 Sherman
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S. Army Ordnance U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 2,000 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 161 km 160 km
Length 8.65 m 5.88 m
Width 3.51 m 2.68 m
Height 2.78 m 2.74 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or M4 Sherman?
The M26 Pershing 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 M26 Pershing or M4 Sherman?
The M26 Pershing has a longer operational range at 161 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or M4 Sherman?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or M4 Sherman?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and M4 Sherman require?
Both the M26 Pershing and M4 Sherman require a crew of 5.
Which is more expensive, the M26 Pershing or M4 Sherman?
The M26 Pershing is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the M4 Sherman at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and M4 Sherman?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.