M4 Sherman vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The M4 Sherman and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 16,532 units of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.