Comparing: Sherman Firefly vs. VK 30.01 (D)

GB19_Sherman_Firefly

A British version of the American M4 Sherman tank, developed in early 1944. It differed from the U.S. version by having a more powerful 17-pounder gun, different placement of the radio and ammunition, no bow gun, and no driver's assistant position. Between 2,100 and 2,300 vehicles of all modifications were built from 1944 through 1945.

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.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier VI VI
Battle Tiers 6 7 8 6 7 8
Price 945,000 910,000
Hit Points 720 HP 700 HP
Signal range 400 m 415 m
Speed Limit36 km/h56 km/h
Speed Limit Back18 km/h20 km/h
Weight 32.921 t 32 t
Load limit 33.20 t 33.00 t
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader (Radio Operator)
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Loader
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
50.8 mm
Side:
38.1 mm
Rear:
38.1 mm
Front:
60 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
50 mm
Turret Armor
Front:
76.2 mm
Side:
50.8 mm
Rear:
50.8 mm
Front:
50 mm
Side:
30 mm
Rear:
30 mm
Mobility
Engine Power 400 hp 580 hp
Horse power / weight 12.15 hp/t 18.13 hp/t
Traverse Speed 37 d/s 34 d/s
Max Climb Angle 25 25
Hard terrain resistance 0.90 1.20
Medium terrain resistance 1.20 1.50
Soft terrain resistance 1.90 2.50
Fire Chance 20 % 20 %
Engine Type Gasoline Gasoline
Turret
View Range 330 m 350 m
Turret Traverse 40 d/s 32 d/s
Traverse Arc 360 360
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
AP
110 HP
AP Premium
110 HP
HE
175 HP (1.06 m)
AP
110 HP
APCR
110 HP
HE
175 HP (1.06 m)
Penetration
AP
92 mm
AP Premium
109 mm
HE
38 mm
AP
110 mm
APCR
158 mm
HE
38 mm
Shell Price
AP
56
AP Premium
7 (gold)
HE
56
AP
70
APCR
7 (gold)
HE
38
Shell Speed
AP
619 m/s
AP Premium
619 m/s
HE
604 m/s
AP
790 m/s
APCR
988 m/s
HE
790 m/s
Damage / min
AP
1736.9 HP/min
AP Premium
1736.9 HP/min
HE
2763.25 HP/min
AP
1650 HP/min
APCR
1650 HP/min
HE
2625 HP/min
Rate of Fire 15.79 r/m 13.95 r/m
Reload time 3.80 s 4.30 s
Clip / /
Accuracy 0.43 m 0.39 m
Aim time 2.10 s 2.30 s
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity 120 rounds 120 rounds
Camo value
Stationary % %
In motion % %
When Firing % %
Battle performance
Accuracy %62.0304 %
Neto Credits Income2279.37
Winrate %46.3639 %
Damage dealt420.036
Kills per Battle0.528469
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