Was the Panzer IV better than a Sherman?
By Kevin Hymel. The German Panzer-kampf-wagen V (Panther) tank was superior to the American M4 Sherman in almost every respect, but it could not guarantee victory at every encounter. The Germans knew that their Panther, with its balanced design of firepower, mobility, and crew protection, was their best armored vehicle …
Can Sherman Firefly destroy a tiger?
It soon became highly valued, as its gun could almost always penetrate the armour of the Panther and Tiger tanks it faced in Normandy, something no other British Army tank could reliably do at that time….
| Sherman Firefly | |
|---|---|
| Armour | 89 mm (turret front) |
| Main armament | QF 17-pounder (76.2 mm) gun, 77 rounds |
Is the Sherman Firefly a tank destroyer?
On May 31, 342 modified Sherman tanks were delivered to General Montgomery’s 21st Army Group. This tank destroyer, nicknamed “Firefly” or “Mayfly”, also equips the Canadian army as of the Battle of Normandy.
Was the M4 Sherman superior to the PzKpfw IV?
The M4 Sherman was superior to the PzKpfw IV overall. However, it is worth recalling that most for the majority of tank actions (which are not against enemy tanks) “a tank, is a tank, is a tank”. The Sherman then wins on superior availability, this has been covered in other answers to this question.
Is the Pz IV Ausf H better than the Sherman?
The Pz Kpfw IV Ausf H has strikingly similar stats to the M4 Sherman, with only a few attributes being either better or worse. The M4 Sherman has an easier time surviving close encounters, but the Pz IV’s frontal armor is a bit thicker and will be able to bounce shots when angled properly.
Was the M4 Sherman a better tank than the later model Ausf?
The later model Ausf G, H, and J were defiantly a better tank then the M4 Sherman in fact many of the less experienced Allied tank crews often mistook the later model Panzer mk iv ausf h and J for tigers.
What tier is the M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is a USA Tier 5 Medium tank and one of the most produced tanks in history. We’ve already covered the the M4 Sherman’s history, but let’s revisit some of the highlights.