M4 Sherman vs Type 98
The M4 Sherman and the Type 98 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Norinco respectively. The M4 Sherman weighs 32.3 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 98. Top speed is 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman vs 65 km/h for the Type 98. Operational range is 160 km for the M4 Sherman vs 450 km for the Type 98. The M4 Sherman is armed with a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun, while the Type 98 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, with unknown service year and production numbers. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light 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 | 50.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 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 98?
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M4 Sherman or Type 98?
The Type 98 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M4 Sherman or Type 98?
The Type 98 is heavier at 50.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M4 Sherman or Type 98?
The Type 98 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 98 require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 98's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M4 Sherman and Type 98?
The M4 Sherman is armed with 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.