Post–World War II Sherman tanks

M4A4 Sherman V (early)
Medium Tank M4A4 Sherman V, a major export type during World War II, in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel.
TypeMedium tank
Place of originUnited States
Service history
WarsWorld War II
Production history
ProducedJuly 1942 November 1943
No. built7,499
Specifications
Mass31.6 tonnes (67,000 lbs)
Length6.06 m (19 ft 11 in)
Width2.62 m (8 ft 7 in)
Height2.74 m (9.0 ft)
Crew5

Armor13–76 mm (0.5–3.0 in)
Main
armament
75 mm M3 L/40 Gun
97 rounds
Secondary
armament
.50 cal Browning M2HB machinegun
300 rounds
.30-06 Browning M1919A5 machineguns
4,750 rounds
EngineChrysler A57, 30 cylinder gasoline
425 hp gross @ 2,850 rpm
370 hp net @ 2,400 rpm
Power/weight13.4 hp/tonne
SuspensionVertical Volute Spring Suspension (VVSS)
Ground clearance430 mm (17 in)
Fuel capacity160 US gal (606 L)
Operational
range
161 km (100 mi) with 160 gal/80 octane
Maximum speed 40.2 km/h (25 mi/h) (brief level)

This article deals with Sherman tanks extensive use around the world after World War II and catalogues foreign post–World War II use and conversions of Sherman tanks and variants based on the Sherman chassis.