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M4 Sherman vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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Specifications
M4 Sherman T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 160 km 450 km
Length 5.88 m 9.00 m
Width 2.68 m 3.30 m
Height 2.74 m 2.39 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp

Overview

The M4 Sherman and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Unit cost is $0.055M for the M4 Sherman vs $0.3M for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M4 Sherman entered service 19 years before the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran (1942 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M4 Sherman or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the M4 Sherman at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.