The M4A4 Sherman


The M4A4 Shermans were equipped with a Chrysler Multibank engine; they have a lengthened welded hull. Only the 75mm version were built in the USA, but the M4A4 was also widely used as a basis for 17pdr Firefly tank by the British Army. The users were : Britain, France, China (Source : Wikipedia).


M4A4(75) Sherman
This variant was only manufactured by Chrysler (7499 units produced).

M4A4(75)

M4A4(75). This tank has a 75mm gun, small hatches (protruding hoods), a 57° glacis and dry ammunition stowage bins. The M4A4s were only produced with the 3-piece differential housing.


M4A4(75) main recognition features

M4A4(75)

The lenghtened hull caused a larger spacing between the bogies than on all the other Sherman versions.
This is the main recognition feature of the M4A4 tanks.


M4A4(75)

The 57° glacis shows small hatches and protruding drivers' hoods.
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The rear hull plate is sloped.


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The specific engine deck plate.


M4A4(75)

There are two engine access doors.


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