M4 Sherman vs M6 Heavy Tank
The M4 Sherman and the M6 Heavy Tank are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 57.4 tons for the M6 Heavy Tank. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 35 km/h for the M6 Heavy Tank. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 160 km for the M6 Heavy Tank. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the M6 Heavy Tank carries a 1 M6 76mm 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 heavy tank, never entered service, with very few prototypes produced during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.68 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.74 m ◉ |
| 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 | 57.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.44 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M6 76mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M6 37mm gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M4 Sherman is faster with a maximum road speed of 39 km/h compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 35 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is longer at 8.44 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and M6 Heavy Tank require?
Both the M4 Sherman and M6 Heavy Tank require a crew of 5.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and M6 Heavy Tank?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the M6 Heavy Tank carries 1 M6 76mm gun as its main armament.