M36 Jackson vs M4 Sherman
| American tank destroyer, approximately 1700 built, featured a 90mm gun to combat heavier enemy armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 1,700 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 | 28.1 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 240 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.04 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Ford GAA V-8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 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 M36 Jackson or M4 Sherman?
The M36 Jackson is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M36 Jackson or M4 Sherman?
The M36 Jackson has a longer operational range at 240 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M36 Jackson or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is heavier at 32.3 tons combat weight compared to the M36 Jackson's 28.1 tons.
Which is larger, the M36 Jackson or M4 Sherman?
The M36 Jackson is longer at 6.14 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M36 Jackson and M4 Sherman require?
Both the M36 Jackson and M4 Sherman require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M36 Jackson or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 1,700 units of the M36 Jackson.
What are the main armaments of the M36 Jackson and M4 Sherman?
The M36 Jackson is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.