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M4A3E2 (76) W
IV
Rank
AB
6.3
RB
6.3
SB
6.3
Battle rating
USA
Game nation
Heavy tank
Main role
46,000
RP
Research
155,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The M4A3E2 (76) W Sherman - Assault Tank, also known as the "Jumbo", is a special up-gunned and armoured modification of the M4A3, which is the fourth variant of the early-generation Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family. Approximately 100 M4A3E2s were up-gunned to 76 mm M1 tank guns in February 1945, using supplies salvaged from knocked-out late-generation M4 Shermans and standard supply stocks. Since the M4A3E2 gun mount was originally designed for the 76 mm M1 tank gun, this upgrade was a relatively simple field upgrade. The reorganization of the main tank gun ammunition stowage was the most difficult part of the upgrade. This necessitated the removal of the turret as well as the installation of 76 mm ammunition racks in place of the shorter 75 mm ammunition racks. These replacement racks were then held in place by a series of custom-made welded bracing. According to records, such a modification required around 75 hours per tank. It should be emphasized that the term 'Jumbo' does not exist in any military material and is probably certainly a post-war nickname, possibly developed by a model organization.

Introduced in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals", the M4A3E2 (76) W improves on the previous M4A3E2, which was based on the original M4A3 Sherman variant. The M4A3E2 (76) W finally gives players the much-needed improvement in armour penetration, allowing it to deal with adversaries from the front considerably more easily. However, due to the increased battle rating of the M4A3E2 (76) W and the abundance of even stronger opponents, the tank's frontal armour protection is no longer as effective as it was with the preceding M4A3E2. Due to considerable advancements in firepower, enemies at this rank may frequently penetrate the M4A2E2 (76) W from the front with ease. Nonetheless, this is a significant and welcome firepower improvement that is critical for the M4A3E2 (76) W. Players must be more cautious throughout battle as adversaries' weaponry becomes increasingly powerful.



Survivability and armour
Armour front / side / back
Hull 101 / 76 / 38 mm
Turret 177 / 152 / 152 mm
Visibility 121 %
Crew 5 persons
Mobility
Max speed
Forward 3538 km/h
Backward 5 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 13.211.72117.1 hp/t
Engine power 500442795646 hp
Weight 37.8 t
Optics
Gunner
Commander
Driver
Optics zoom
5.0x
Armaments
76 mm M1 cannon
Ammunition 71 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
7.6 → 5.9 s
Vertical guidance -10 / 25°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 16.814.326.919.42420.438.427.7 °/s
Vertical 2.82.27.34.743.210.46.7 °/s

AmmunitionTypeArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
AP1341321211099989
HE161614131110
APCBC14914613311910695
APCR190186167146128112
Smoke333333
12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
Ammunition 600 rounds
Belt capacity 200 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
10.4 → 8 s
Fire rate 575 shots/min
Vertical guidance -10 / 30°
Horizontal guidance -60 / 60°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 6353.6100.872.89076.5144104 °/s
Vertical 6350.4163.8104.89072234149.8 °/s

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
API-T/I/AP/API-T3129211496
7.62 mm M1919A4 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition 3,000 rounds
Belt capacity 250 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
10.4 → 8 s
Fire rate 500 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
AP/T13127320
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 3,028 → 3,746 SL
RB 3,258 → 4,030 SL
SB 4,397 → 5,439 SL
Crew training 45,000 SL
Experts 155,000 SL
Aces 630 GE
Research Aces 440,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
110 / 160 / 180 % SL
160 % RP
Total cost of modifications 40,300 RP
77,800 SL
Talisman cost 1,400 GE

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