M4 Sherman vs Type 85

The M4 Sherman and the Type 85 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Norinco respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 85. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 57 km/h for the Type 85. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 700 km for the Type 85. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 85 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The M4 Sherman has been produced in 58,000 units vs 200 for the Type 85.

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 main battle tank, approximately 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 200 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 41.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 57 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Length 9.99 m â—‰
Width 3.45 m â—‰
Height 2.30 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 730 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm 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 85?
The Type 85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 57 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 85?
The Type 85 is heavier at 41.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M4 Sherman and Type 85 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 85's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M4 Sherman or Type 85?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 85?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.