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M4 Sherman vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M4 Sherman vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 32,300 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 39 vs 50 km/h, range 160 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
M4 Sherman T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 58,000 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 160 km 400 km
Length 5.88 m 9.00 m
Width 2.68 m 3.27 m
Height 2.74 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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 is more expensive, the M4 Sherman or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the M4 Sherman at $0.1 million.
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.