M4 Sherman vs Type 79
The M4 Sherman and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Norinco respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 440 km for the Type 79. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M4 Sherman or Type 79?
The Type 79 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 Type 79?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 79?
The Type 79 is heavier at 39.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Type 79?
The Type 79 is longer at 8.55 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and Type 79 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 79?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.