The Art Of Tank Warfare - Chris Keeling

M4(105) Sherman
105
Type: Tank Top Speed: 40 KPH (22 off-road)
Availability: Feb 44 – May 45 Redline: 2400 RPM (1800 average)
Playability: AI only Armor:
Main Armament: M4 105mm L/22 Hull Front: 79mm
Depression/Elevation: -10°/+35° Hull Sides: 38mm
Secondary Armament: Hull MG, Coax MG, Hull Rear: 38mm
AA HMG
Ammunition: 66 (105mm) Hull Top: 19mm
6250/600 (MG/HMG)
Smoke: None Superstructure Front: 64mm
Turret Traverse: 15 seconds Superstructure Sides: 38mm
Radio: None Superstructure Rear: 38mm
Target Size: Large Superstructure Top: 19mm
Height: 2.94 meters Mantlet: 91mm
Weight: 31.5 tons Turret Front: 76mm
Ground Pressure: 1.2 kg/cm 2 Turret Sides: 51mm
Maximum Slope: 27° Turret Rear: 51mm
Maximum Vertical: 0.61 meters Turret Top: 25mm
This tank was identical to the original M4 series tank, except that it mounted an M4 105mm L/22 howitzer
in an M52 mount (as opposed to the original M34 mount) in a slightly modified turret. One of the original
specifications of the M4 tank series was that it must be able to mount a 75mm gun, 105mm gun, two 37mm
guns, or three .50 M2HB machineguns on an antiaircraft mount. Although the last two variants were never
produced, 1,641 of the 105mm armed version were made. A HEAT round was made for this weapon for selfdefense
against enemy tanks, however, it was intended as a close-support tank for the infantry, and was not
intended to engage enemy armor unless absolutely necessary.
Options: Hedgehog plow.