There are many variants of the Sherman, ranging from the M4, M4A1, M4A2, M4A3 and M4A4, which also encompass many sub-variants (such as the M4 (105) or M4A3E8 "Easy Eight", among others). M4 (105). M4A1 (cast hull). Note the rounded edges of its fully cast upper hull. Variants from the M4 and M4A1 share the same 9-cylinder radial engine profile.

Jun 23, 2016 · The designations M4E8, M4A1E8, M4A2E8 or M4A3E8 only officially applied to prototype vehicles used to test the new HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring System) suspension. Its experimental E8 designation led to the ‘Easy Eight’ nickname for Sherman’s so equipped.

Despite its limitations—such as relatively thin armor compared to German heavy tanks like the Tiger and Panther —the M4 was designed to be both affordable and adaptable.

Jul 21, 2017 · This vehicle is of the Easy Eight (E8) series which means it is fitted with both an upgraded M1 76 mm gun and improved suspension. While the upgraded gun was already introduced in the E4 series, the new Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) was a …

Feb 27, 2023 · This late war version of the Sherman tank was an improved design produced between October 1944 and May 1945. The M4A1E8 featured the 76mm M1A1 gun (71 rounds) and as secondary weapons it had one .50cal (12.7mm) M2HB Browning machine gun and two .30cal (7.62mm) M1919A4 Browning machine guns.

This late war version of the Sherman tank was an improved design produced between October 1944 and May 1945. The M4A1E8 featured the 76mm M1A1 gun (71 rounds) and as secondary weapons it had one .50cal (12.7mm) M2HB Browning machine gun and two .30cal (7.62mm) M1919A4 Browning machine guns.

Feb 16, 2025 · This Sherman M4A1E8 is a late war version and was an improved design featuring the 76mm M1A1 gun (71 rounds) instead of the standard 75mm and as secondary weapons the .50cal (12.7mm) M2HB machine gun and two .30cal (7.62mm) M1919A4 machine guns.

It remains by far the most widely used tank on the Allied side during the war. It was derived into countless derivatives and had a very long postwar career which lasted well into the Cold War. It has been largely compared to the T-34, and had the …

4 days ago · The names M4E8, M4A1E8, M4A2E8 or M4A3E8 are only officially used for prototype vehicles testing the new HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring System) suspension. Its experimental E8 name led to the "E8" nickname that Sherman was so equipped.

Jun 25, 2022 · Yes, the cast hull M4A1 was the same as the M4 automotively, only different in the upper hull armor. The M4 was never selected for production with the T23 76mm turret. The later HVSS 76mm M4A1, AKA M4A1E8, was not rare, but it was too late to see combat in WWII. Over 1200 were built in 1945 according to here [M4A1 Large Hatch]