M4 Sherman vs M46 Patton
The M4 Sherman and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Detroit Tank Plant respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 44.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.48 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3A1 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton 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 M4 Sherman or M46 Patton?
The M4 Sherman has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is longer at 7.04 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and M46 Patton require?
Both the M4 Sherman and M46 Patton require a crew of 5.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and M46 Patton?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.