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M4 Sherman vs Type 61

M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M4 Sherman
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Type 61
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Specifications
M4 Sherman Type 61
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Mitsubishi
Number produced 58,000 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 32.3 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 39 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 160 km 200 km
Length 5.88 m 8.19 m
Width 2.68 m 2.95 m
Height 2.74 m 2.50 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M4 Sherman Type 61
Main armament 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp

Overview

The M4 Sherman and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Mitsubishi respectively.

The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 200 km for the Type 61. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun.

The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 560 for the Type 61. The M4 Sherman entered service 19 years before the Type 61 (1942 vs 1961).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or Type 61?
The Type 61 is faster with a maximum road speed of 45 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Type 61?
The Type 61 has a longer operational range at 200 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 61?
The Type 61 is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Type 61?
The Type 61 is longer at 8.19 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and Type 61 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or Type 61?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 61?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.