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.