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The M4A1 Sherman has 520 hit points , 50.8mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 48 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 520 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 14.6 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 50.8 / 38.1 / 38.1 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the M4 Sherman can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 48 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 18 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 22.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 16.9% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mm Gun M3A1 | 4 | — | — | 3.4s | — |
| 75 mm Gun M3A1 | 4 | — | — | 3.4s | — |
| 76 mm Gun M1A1 (M4A1) | 5 | — | — | 3.8s | — |
| 105 mm M4 (M4A1) | 5 | — | — | 9.0s | — |
How M4 Sherman compares to its peers
There are 43 tier 5 medium tanks in WoT, including the M4 Sherman. Its 520 HP places it in the top 69% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 548). Frontal hull armor of 50.8mm ranks in the top 57% for the class (peer average: 62mm). Top forward speed of 48 km/h is faster than 48% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- M4 Sherman vs 25TP — tier 5 medium tank from Poland
- M4 Sherman vs AEC — tier 5 medium tank from UK
- M4 Sherman vs ARMT — tier 5 medium tank from USA
- M4 Sherman vs Cavalier — tier 5 medium tank from UK
- See full tier 5 medium tank tier list — all 43 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The first production version of the Sherman, the most common American tank, with an amazing total of 49,234 vehicles manufactured. The Sherman first saw combat in North Africa.
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What tier is the M4A1 Sherman in WoT?
The M4A1 Sherman is a tier 5 medium tank from USA.
Is the M4 Sherman a premium tank?
No — the M4A1 Sherman is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the M4 Sherman?
48 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the M4 Sherman have?
Hull armor: 50.8mm front, 38.1mm side, 38.1mm rear.