M4A2 Sherman Medium Tank

Overview

Official Name: M4A2 Sherman
Year of Production: 1942
Years Active: 1942-1950s
Range of Productive Years: 1942-1945
Country of Origin: United States
Total Number Manufactured: Over 8,000
Interesting Fact/Detail: The M4A2 Sherman was mainly used by the U.S. Marines during WWII. It was also supplied to the Soviet Union through Lend-Lease and was preferred for its diesel engines.
Weapon Information: The primary armament was a 75mm M3 gun, and it was also equipped with a .50 cal Browning M2HB machine gun and a .30 cal Browning M1919A4 machine gun.
Prominent Wars Participated In: World War II, notably in the Pacific Theater.
Prominent Battles: Battle of Tarawa, Battle of Saipan, and others in the Pacific.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver)
Weight: Approximately 33 tons
Horsepower: 410 hp
Maximum Speed: 48 km/h