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M4 Sherman vs M47 Patton

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 Patton
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Specifications
M4 Sherman M47 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 757 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 160 km 130 km
Length 5.88 m 8.50 m
Width 2.68 m 3.51 m
Height 2.74 m 3.35 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman M47 Patton
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds)
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp

Overview

The M4 Sherman and the M47 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 46.0 tons for the M47 Patton. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 48 km/h for the M47 Patton. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 130 km for the M47 Patton. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the M47 Patton carries a 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun.

The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 757 for the M47 Patton. The M4 Sherman entered service 9 years before the M47 Patton (1942 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or M47 Patton?
The M47 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 M47 Patton?
The M4 Sherman has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and M47 Patton require?
Both the M4 Sherman and M47 Patton require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or M47 Patton?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and M47 Patton?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the M47 Patton carries 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun as its main armament.