M4 Medium Tank Characteristics

Summary of M4 SHerman tank characteristics from the training booklet Tracked Vehicle Chassis Units, The Armored School, Fort Knox.

 

MEDIUM TANK, M4 SERIES 

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2. DESCRIPTION. a. Characteristics

 

Armament:     76-mm Gun, M1A1     2 cal .30 machine guns     1 cal .50 machine guns  Ammunition:     71 rds 76-mm     6250 rds cal .30     660 rds cal .50 Fire Control Equipment:     Telescope, M71D     Periscope, M10 or M4A1     Elevation Quadrant, M9     Gunner’s Quadrant, M1 Vision Devices:     Vision cupola     Periscopes, M6 (4 each) Crew:     5 men

Engine:     Ford, 500 HP @ 2800 rpms     Model GAN, V-8  Clutch:     Double plate Transmission:     Synchromesh, 5 speeds forward and 1 reverse Steering:     Controlled differential Tracks:     23″ steel chevron, rubber backed, double pin, T80     23″ rubber chevron, double pin, T84

Dimensions:     Length, 247″     Height, 124 7/8″     Width, 118″  Weight:     Combat loaded, 71,175 lbs Fuel Capacity:     168 gallons Cruising Range:     100 miles Maximum Speed:     25 mph Ground Clearance:     18″ Fording Depth:     36″