| Manufacture Dates |
1942
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
6281 |
| Weight |
30.23
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
5
|
| M.G's small |
3
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
5.88
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.63
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.77
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
24
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
17
(mph) |
| Range Road |
120
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
175
|
| Horse Power |
350
|
| Power/Weight |
11.57
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Medium M4A1 (Sherman II)also known as Sherman II was a medium tank , 6281 of which were used by the british between 1942 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 5 and was 2.63 metres wide, 5.88 metres long, 2.77 metres high and weighed 30.23 tonnes.
Powered by a 350hp petrol engine the Medium M4A1 (Sherman II) was capable of a road speed of 24mph and a cross country speed of 17mph. The 175 gallon fuel capacity gave the Medium M4A1 (Sherman II) a road range of 120 miles
Based on the sherman chassis, the vehicle was armed with 3 light machine guns, a 75mm Gun M3 L/40 with a muzzle velocity of 619m/sec which was capable of penetrating 69mm of armour at 800metres |
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