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M4 Sherman vs T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 Sherman
T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
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Specifications
M4 Sherman T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Pacific Car and Foundry Company
Number produced 58,000 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 86.0 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 13 km/h
Operational range 160 km 130 km
Length 5.88 m 11.30 m
Width 2.68 m 4.39 m
Height 2.74 m 2.84 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 antichar 105mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp Ford V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The M4 Sherman and the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Pacific Car and Foundry Company respectively.

At 86.0 tons, the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is 2.7x the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 13 km/h for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 130 km for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries a 1 antichar 105mm gun.

The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 2 for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M4 Sherman is faster with a maximum road speed of 39 km/h compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 13 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M4 Sherman has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is heavier at 86.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is longer at 11.30 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 2 units of the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries 1 antichar 105mm gun as its main armament.