A 9.5 mm RHA plate separates the engine compartment from the crew compartment. The M4 Sherman, designated Medium Tank, M4, named after the American Civil-War General William T. Sherman. [3] About 50 M-50 were given to Chile in late 1980s, rearmed with an IMI-OTO 60 mm Hyper Velocity Medium Support gun, which they used until 1999 when they replaced them with the Leopard 1 tanks. The M34A1 gun mount is noted as early due to the presence of lifting rings on the top of the gun mount as well as mounting bolts on the sides, both that are eliminated in the later model. Ideally, the enemy should be too busy focusing on allies attacking in the front to notice the M4 instantly. The new turret was based on the T23 turret (used on 76 mm gun armed Shermans), but it had the pistol port removed. If a shot can be made to the M4 Sherman's sides, send it towards the front half of the tank where it would either cripple the crew or ignite one of the ammunition racks strewn all over the internals. When World War II ended, many tank units and their Shermans were decommissioned and put out of service, distributed out to NATO allies. If you haven't already, please subscribe, as it means the world to me and helps to support my channel. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. On the side hull, one distinctive feature of the M4 Sherman was the added appliqu over the sponson ammunition area. It was highly reliable, adequately armoured, and could be produced in a very large number with a dedicated support arm to ensure that all of the ones in the field could be kept operational. It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals". To mitigate this problem, armour plates are welded in front of the interruptions for additional protection. Firstly, the jungle terrain on most of the islands fought on was unsuitable for the deployment of large-scale armoured units, relegating armour support to light tanks such as the M3 Stuarts. You are using a gun only slightly better then the Sherman, and it has a 50mm hull at a 56 degree slope (very similar to your 45mm at 60 degrees). Immediately after it began full-scale production, they began work on a new, more modern tank with a 75 mm cannon in a fully traversing turret. The Japanese developed the Type 3 Chi-Nu and the Type 4 Chi-To to fight back the Shermans, but these two never saw combat as they were kept at the Japanese homeland for the defence against the Allied invasion. It stands up high, so will clear some walls and hills which will protect your thin-sided vehicle. This equipment, if salvageable, are often taken by the occupiers and used for their own purposes. If you can't read this with an open mind, I suggest you do what you want but don't comment cringe, reserve comments for those who want to have an actual discussion on the topic with respect. By the end of the year, 1,326 tanks were on the ground, of which half were the M4A3E8. However, this leads to the anti-aircraft power of the weapon as most formidable against low strafing attacking aircraft. This weapon is the same type as the one used in American aircraft, though at a slower fire rate. Skins and camouflages for the M4A3 (76) W from live.warthunder.com. It had far superior anti-armor capabilities, but it was less liked due to its lesser HE shell. In this respect, a hull-down position hides the vulnerable hull. Some tanks were repainted to match the standard camouflage schemes of the German army. An organized attack will increase the M4 chances on the battlefield and success. Between July 1942 and January 1944, 6,748 M4s rolled off the line. Now it's the M4 Shermans time to die. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The main weakness of the M4 is the side armour - not only is it vertical and thin, but behind it most of the ammunition is stowed. Between the M4A3E8 and the T-34-85, they were nearly identical in statistics as both were able to take each other out easily. On April 1941, the Armored Force Board chose the simplest of the designs, which was a redesigned M3 hull and chassis with a turret mounting the 75 mm gun designated the T6, completed in September 1941. The M4A3E8 saw its first service in the Battle of the Bulge in low numbers, but their prevalence increased after December 1944 when the Battle of the Bulge urged many military commanders, even Eisenhower, to request further deliveries of Shermans to only be armed with the 76 mm cannons. "Its a bad craftsman that blames his tools" The Shermans are fine, you just have to make good choices and that will come with game experience. Secondly, the Japanese forces' armoured units were rather inferior to the American tank forces by 1943. Jeeps_Guns_Tanks. I mean, if you really wanna do good in a sherman then theres only one option. The modifications to hold the 75 mm SA50 gun required the extension of the Sherman turret front and rear to make room for the gun and add a counterweight for the heavier front weight. Despite these losses, the mass production of M4 Sherman back in the United States ensured that enough tanks were available for the Allied Forces as they spearhead through France, plus the lack of any other capable tanks meant they had to use the Shermans for the time being. The sloped front upper glacis, when angled, also provides good protection against enemy fire. Of the two, the Shermans prevailed with the better crew training and gun optics, allowing for an edge in a combat scenario. The M4 748 (a) represents a captured M4A2 Sherman in Wehrmacht service and was the first Sherman to be implemented in the game. The top rows of all 4 floor racks deplete successively, followed by all bottom rows. Though, if the heavy manoeuvring is not preferable, the M4 can also perform well as a supporting tank by backing up a more powerful tank to overwhelm a small enemy group. Another unique feature on the Sherman was the installation of a gyroscopic stabilizer on the gun and sight, making the Sherman one of the first produced tanks to incorporate those features. Sherman can usually one-tap T-34 through cramped turret or inflict crippling damage to easily follow up with a second. The upgraded 75 mm and 105 mm Shermans were designated the M-50 and M-51 respectively, both more well known as the "Super Sherman" abroad. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's a M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armour unprotected by the mantlet, you can at least make them defenseless. It was introduced along with the rest of the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals" . [1] Their designations on the Shermans were based on their armaments, leading to names such as the Sherman M-1 with the 76 mm M1 gun, the Sherman M-3 with the 75 mm M3 gun, and the Sherman M-4 with the 105 mm M4 howitzer, regardless of Sherman hull and engine model types. [Devblog] M4A4 (SA50) - The Desert Warrior, https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=M4A4_(SA50)&oldid=159971, Cast homogeneous armour (turret, gun mantlet, cupola, transmission carter, MG port). The new HVSS suspension with its horizontal volute springs replaced the VVSS and its vertical alignment. and our New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The Sherman's turret traverse speed was very fast, able to traverse a full 360 degrees in only 15 seconds, which is considerably faster than the traverse speed on most German tanks. [1] This change in optics required appliqu armour to be added at the turret area in front of the gunner since the modification left the area weaker than the overall turret. The reasonable mobility of the Sherman makes flanking a viable tactic. Otherwise they're good fun. To go into battle with the turret basket empty of ammo, pack 78, To go into battle with the turret basket and the flanks empty of ammo, pack 31. I also go over tactics and have gameplay showing how to and how not to attack it. This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 21:32. The tank had a welded hull. When the Soviet started aiding the Middle East countries with tanks like the T-34-85, PT-76, and even the T-54s, Israel launched a program with cooperation with France to upgrade the Shermans. These tanks served in the Middle East conflicts that Israel had to deal with such as the 1956 Suez Crisis, 1967 Six-Day War, and the 1973 Yom Kippur War, where the "Super Shermans" proved itself as adequate against the superior and more modern Soviet tanks. Always aim for a crippling or defeating blow so that the enemy tank will not be an immediate threat to the rest of the team while it repairs or replenishes. The flat plate on the right is the drivers port. The HVAP rounds give the tank a much greater firepower boost to fight the tanks at its rank. Sometimes, entire tank battalions were made up of this tank. While the L-11 is underpowered, the ZiS-5 is potent enough to punch through the Sherman's front, and the Sherman is unable to penetrate the KV-1's thick frontal armour. M79 can still wipe a whole crew if you understand a bit of geometry and where to aim, and it's solid shot, so it won't be stopped by engines when you shoot into a tank's back. First thing to do with a sherman is check what theBR range of the game is, especially with the 75mm ones - if you are top BR you can have a really good game, if you are bottom BR not so much! The tall silhouette of the tank also makes finding suitable cover difficult. The presence of a pivot-mounted .50 calibre machine gun gives the Sherman some flexibility. While new units arriving in Europe were armed exclusively with 76 mm armed-Shermans, the veteran units kept the 75 mm Shermans, to which it continued to do well against softer targets with little threat from German armour due to their declining numbers. . It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals". Installing heavy weaponry and making other changes increased the tank's weight, also sacrificing manoeuvrability. The Sherman chassis, with all its good and bad attributes carries this tank around on the battlefield. It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals". A small patch on the turret front right side is thinner (50.8 mm) than the rest (76.2 mm). M4A3 (76) Ws fought on the Western Front in 1945 and in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. The M4 is powered with an engine able to adequate for its weight class. Here are some of them: This tank has bad armour for the BR and the tank gives that away very clearly. Small applique armour are placed on the side hull armour over ammunition that gives an extra 25.4 mm. Only about 20 tank battalions fielded by the US Army were sent to support the Pacific theatre of operations, compared to the total 16 armoured divisions and 70 tank battalions they have in service. It is played like any other M4 Sherman as a mobile tank with adequate armour and gun. Assign the machine gun selection to its own button so it can be fired and aimed independently. The tank construction was welded and had a frontal armour plate sloping at a 47 degree angle. For the tier II it might be worth a risk to go for M61 shot first, as its such a significant improvement over the stock shell. It still can be used to ping targets as a rangefinding help or to mow down minor obstacles blocking your line of sight. Their weight grew somewhat, though widening the tracks to 584 mm counteracted that by spreading the weight across a wider surface. From October 2nd (10:00 GMT) till October 5th (07:00) play 3 battles on German vehicles (rank II and above, activity 60% and higher) to achieve a special decal "30th Anniversary of German Unity". It can easily dominate the field (especially against tanks of a lower BR) when you employ the right tactics; keep a good distance from your enemy and use your own cannon to penetrate them from any range. The M4A1 (76) also introduces the more penetrative 76 mm M1 cannon to the M4 Sherman series of tanks that . Captured M4-748 (a) tanks were used by German troops until the end of the war. The least important module to research is the M89 shell due to its extremely situational use. Hope you enjoy!===== CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS: . Harvest Russian and German tears until you get the apcr . And don't discount that .50-cal machine gun! The M4 was a medium tank boasting a welded hull, a cast turret, and the 350 hp Continental R-975, a gas-powered radial engine. Another program in the 1960s attached the larger 105 mm Modle F1 French gun from their AMX-30 into the Sherman. War Thunder Game play With American Sherman M4 Tank in Ground Realistic Battle,game play Cinematic montage shortsThank you For watching : While accelerating up to this speed can be sluggish at first, the M4 takes to a running start after Gear 4. 20112022 Gaijin Games Kft. On both sides of the door, engine filters are also present. Restrictions were made on the tank's height, width, and weight in order to make it able to be transported over bridges, roads, railroads, and on naval ships. Excellent gun depression of -10 plus the angled frontal turret allows it to utilise hills very well, Great penetration and post-penetration damage when using M61 shells; can frontally penetrate and knock out most opponents with a single shot, Vertical stabiliser allows it to fire on the move, or, in a sudden encounter, fire before the enemy which is critical, Well angled frontal armour; when angling the hull it can deflect some low calibre / low-penetrating shells like the Stuarts' 37 mm, 75 mm M1, 76 mm F-34 / Zis-5 and others, Adequate top speed allows it to get to positions in time, or to do tactical manoeuvres like flanking, Rather fast reload speed for follow up shots, Plenty of reserve ammunition for prolonged fighting without replenishing at captured points, Due to it being a part of the German tech tree, will not have to face the long barrel 75 mm (RB/SB) which increases its survivability quite a bit, Inexperienced players might mistake it for an allied Sherman, especially in RB and SB, Large profile and weak side armour; flankers like the M24 Chaffee can easily see and penetrate it. Shermans proved a strong option with good reliability and manoeuvrability in addition to armament and armour suiting its roll as a medium tank. Weak ass armour at that BR and but good gun is the firefly the Brit one though you don't get the apds round like the other 76 mm Sherman's. Use it as a glass cannon. This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 22:14. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. It has the decent firepower and armour to handle enemy light tanks that are expected to also rush towards points, and so it could last for some time capturing and defending the zones. I've got three weakspots for those with weaker cannons and th. 500 units were also for sale during the 5th Anniversary event. In April 1942, the first M4A2 prototype was tested, and the tank was put into production. Luckily, there is a big weak spot. It was also by 1944 that the Sherman's faults were becoming a more defining trait than its advantages, namely with the increased prevalence of German anti-tank weaponry and tanks, such as the Panther tank. The 8th rack is large and located at a weak spot: the bottom section of the armour. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. Use your imagination: any tactic that doesn't rely on your armour is effective with the M4A4 (SA50). Equipped with a fast-firing 75 mm gun and with good handling characteristics, the M4 can be an extremely useful asset in most battles. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The Medium Tank M4A3 (76) W HVSS Sherman (also known as the M4A3E8) is a rank IV American medium tank with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB) and 5.7 (RB/SB). It is so awful, slow, bad guns, bad defensive gun, and awful manouverbility. About 2,000 of them were delivered to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program. Supporting your teammates, ambushing oblivious enemies, many tactics are effective with this versatile tank. This tank is a very good representative of the medium tank line, with average mobility, sufficient armour and enjoyable firepower. 500 units were also for sale during the 5th Anniversary event. Armed with a 75 mm cannon and a sloped front armour, the M4 Sherman gives the balance of firepower and mobility for the US ground tree. Compared to the previous Shermans, this one presents better mobility than the last few due to the new horizontal volute suspension system (HVSS). is truly mediocre - the gun is adequate, the armour is adequate, the mobility is adequate - almost everything else has something that is a bit better than adequate but losses something else less than adequate to make up for it - eg the P4 long 75's have a great gun, but weaker armour than the Sherman. Skins and camouflages for the M4 748 (a) (Germany) from live.warthunder.com. Front armour has two protruding areas for driver and co-driver hatches. Unfortunately, it is currently impossible for a new War Thunder player to acquire this rare tank. Some of the later models (like the (W) variants) store their ammo in the belly. This specific Sherman's main weakness however is its lack of top-mounted MG, leaving it mostly vulnerable to strafing planes. This configuration also caused the hatch to protrude from the hull's sloping contour, resulting in the interruptions in the slope that compromises the sloped armour's overall effectiveness. Description. Good handing thanks to HVSS suspension and wide tracks, Single-plane gun stabilizer allows firing on the move (below a certain speed), The M62 shell has explosive filler, which deals good post-penetration damage, Wet ammo storage (indicated by the "W" in its name) greatly reduces the change of ammo rack detonation, Access to APCR round for increased penetration and smoke shells, Top-mounted .50 cal machine gun is useful against aircraft and open-topped or lightly-armoured vehicles, 76 mm gun has trouble frontally penetrating armoured opponents (such as the Tiger II and T-44). Archived post. The only downfall may be the 2 crew member position in the front that protrudes out to form a flat surface, but both are covered with an additional 20 mm plate. Armor is useless in both, unless you get deranked to 2.7 in the 75mm. That being said, the rest of this tank is 100% Sherman, with all its pros and cons. The StuG III packs the same punch as the Panzer IV line with its long barrel 75 mm gun, whilst losing the turret, which turns out to be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Privacy Policy. So while the turret and tank design underwent development, the 75 mm would be mounted on the stopgap M3 Lee tank in a sponson mount. The tank, as in reality, is armed with the 75 mm M3 tank gun as used on the M3 Lee and the M8A1 Gun Motor Carriage. It was much quicker to reinforce the British armoured divisions with the more than 300 Shermans sent to North Africa than it was to create new American ones. The angled frontal armour went from 56 to 47 from vertical. These proved successful as they were able to fight against the Soviet-supplied T-54 tanks and T-34-85s in Middle East service, proving the Sherman as a successful and adaptable design for many years to come. The most common enemy tank the Allies faced were the Soviet-supplied T-34-85 medium tank. The standard ammunition load was 104 75 mm rounds, 600 .50 cal (12.7 mm) rounds, 6,250 .30 cal (7.62 mm) rounds, 900 .45 cal rounds for the crew's defensive pistols, 18 hand grenades, and 18 2-inch smoke grenades. Using its good turret traverse rate and close-quarter penetration rates, it should blast through almost anything it looks at. Its prototype, termed the T6, was ready for trials at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in September 1941. Reveal hidden contents Low Bustle - (Unofficial) A type of 75mm Turret. Here we have the early M4 Sherman in a few games. However, once heavier tanks and contemporary medium tanks start arriving in droves, it is recommended to start withdrawing from the position or else the M4 will be overwhelmed and destroyed at the first priority due to being an easy target, even if allies are present to support the M4 on the position. Shoot that and you are able to knock out the driver, gunner and loader in one go. While its frontal armour and gun may not be up for the tasks against its contemporaries at its battle rating, the M4's mobility allows the M4 to get around the front line to capture the objective or hit the enemy in the sides. As long as it is not required to do back-flips and drifting, this chassis does it's job fairly well. There are many instances on a War Thunder battlefield where two opposing tanks face off against each other on a corner of cover, waiting for the other to pop out so it can deal a crippling blow with its gun or waiting for the other to prematurely fire so it can advance unhindered to a prime firing location. Certain areas are sloped and very bouncy. It was available only for pre-order during the Closed Beta Test of Ground Forces during the period before Update 1.41. These Shermans serve as a symbol of how desperate Israel's situation is with their neighbors, and also an example of how the Sherman is a proven design able to keep up with the arms race with adequate upgrades in its armaments. At the end of March 1945 all M4 Shermans began to be fitted with the new suspension. The first and second criticism was addressed with the high-velocity 76 mm gun and a "wet stowage" ammo containers, but mobility became a big issue especially once the Allied front in France reached the Siegfried Line on the border of Germany, where the ground became very muddy in the fall season. The only big distinctive feature of the M4 748 (a) is the paint coat on the tank, which is a combination of the yellow dunkelgelb, red-brown rotbraun, and green olivgrn, in a manner similar to the default scheme of the Panther G. 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