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The Sherman III has 488 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) | 488 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.0 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 Sherman III 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) | 20.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 15.0% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 mm Gun M3 | 4 | — | — | 3.8s | — |
| QF 6-pdr Mk. III | 4 | — | — | 2.5s | — |
| 105 mm M4 | 5 | — | — | 9.0s | — |
| 75 mm Gun M3 | 4 | — | — | 3.8s | — |
How Sherman III compares to its peers
There are 43 tier 5 medium tanks in WoT, including the Sherman III. Its 488 HP places it in the top 86% 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
- Sherman III vs 25TP — tier 5 medium tank from Poland
- Sherman III vs AEC — tier 5 medium tank from UK
- Sherman III vs ARMT — tier 5 medium tank from USA
- Sherman III vs Cavalier — tier 5 medium tank from UK
- See full tier 5 medium tank tier list — all 43 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The American M4A2 medium tank was manufactured with a diesel engine and supplied under Lend-Lease to the U.K., where it was designated the Sherman III. A total of 5,045 of these tanks were supplied to the U.K. during the war.
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What tier is the Sherman III in WoT?
The Sherman III is a tier 5 medium tank from UK.
Is the Sherman III a premium tank?
No — the Sherman III is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Sherman III?
48 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Sherman III have?
Hull armor: 50.8mm front, 38.1mm side, 38.1mm rear.