M4 Sherman vs T-80
The M4 Sherman and the T-80 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 46.0 tons for the T-80. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 70 km/h for the T-80. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 415 km for the T-80. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the T-80 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun. The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 5,500 for the T-80.
| 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 |
| Soviet main battle tank, entering service in 1976, was 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 | 5,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.68 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.74 m ◉ |
| 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 | 46.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 415 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | GTD-1250 turbine |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax MG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or T-80?
The T-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or T-80?
The T-80 has a longer operational range at 415 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or T-80?
The T-80 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or T-80?
The T-80 is longer at 9.65 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and T-80 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or T-80?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 5,500 units of the T-80.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and T-80?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the T-80 carries 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun as its main armament.