M4 Sherman vs Type 96
The M4 Sherman and the Type 96 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 96. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 700 km for the Type 96. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm 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 main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
| 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 | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 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 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 96?
The Type 96 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 96?
The Type 96 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 96 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 96?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.