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M4 Sherman vs M46 Patton

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
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Specifications
M4 Sherman M46 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 58,000 units 1,160 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 44.0 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 160 km 130 km
Length 5.88 m 7.04 m
Width 2.68 m 3.48 m
Height 2.74 m 3.00 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman M46 Patton
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 M3A1 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp

Overview

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.

The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 1,160 for the M46 Patton. The M4 Sherman entered service 7 years before the M46 Patton (1942 vs 1949).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or M46 Patton?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
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.