M4A3E8 SUPER SHERMAN

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For built, welded hull and Ford V8. 1,100 cubic inch, 500 horsepower gasoline engine. This carried a 76 millimeter main gun (we are still seeking an authentic 76 millimeter gun), two 30 caliber machine guns and two 50 caliber machine guns. A total of 7,542 were manufactured.

SpecsDetail
Weight36 tons
Ammunition71 rounds of 76mm
600 rounds of .50
900 rounds of .45 cal
6250 rounds of .30 cal
18 rounds of 2 inch smoke grenades and 12 hand grenades
Armor ThicknessFront 2.5 inches
Sides 1.5 inches
Top .75 inch
Floor 1 inch
Top speed26 mph, cruising range on roads: approx. 100 miles