Comparing: M4A3E8 Sherman vs. VK 30.01 (D) vs. A-43

M4A3E8_Sherman

Also known as M4А3(76)W HVSS. At the end of August 1944, a new bogie suspension was designed. The vehicle variant was mass-produced and saw battle beginning in late March 1945, with a total of 4542 vehicles of both suspension types manufactured.

VK3002DB_V1

In the winter of 1941–1942 the WaPrüf 6 issued technical requirements for a new 30-ton tank. The orders for development were placed with MAN and Daimler-Benz. The prototypes were to be ready by May 1942. However, on May 13th, 1942 only comparative characteristics of the projects were submitted. The MAN's project was preferred, and the Daimler-Benz's project was canceled.

A43

Developed at Factory No. 183 in 1941 under the designation A-43. The vehicle was to replace the T-34. The A-43 was conceived to feature a torsion bar suspension, a V-5 engine, a new transmission, a commander’s cupola, and front armor enhanced to 60 mm.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier VI VI VI
Battle Tiers 6 7 8 6 7 8 6 7 8
Price 930,500 910,000 925,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit48 km/h56 km/h55 km/h
Speed Limit Back18 km/h20 km/h20 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Radio Operator
  • Driver
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
63.5 mm
Side:
38 mm
Rear:
38 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
50 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
45 mm
Rear:
40 mm
Turret Armor
Mobility
Engine Power
Horse power / weight
Traverse Speed
Max Climb Angle
Hard terrain resistance
Medium terrain resistance
Soft terrain resistance
Fire Chance
Engine Type
Turret
View Range
Turret Traverse
Traverse Arc
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
Penetration
Shell Price
Shell Speed
Damage / min
Rate of Fire
Reload time
Clip
Accuracy
Aim time
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity
Camo value
Stationary12.50 % % %
In motion7.50 % % %
When Firing3.12 % % %
Battle performance
Accuracy %62.0304 %64.0592 %
Neto Credits Income2279.37-1392.86
Winrate %46.3639 %51.3426 %
Damage dealt420.036452.39
Kills per Battle0.5284690.659025
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