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

Overview

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 39 km/h β—‰
Operational range 160 km β—‰
Length 5.88 m β—‰
Width 2.68 m β—‰
Height 2.74 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 400 km β—‰
Length 9.00 m β—‰
Width 3.27 m β—‰
Height 2.40 m β—‰
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)

Performance Radar Chart

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.