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M4A3 (76) W
III
Rank
AB
5.3
RB
5.7
SB
5.7
Battle rating
USA
Game nation
Medium tank
Main role
20,000
RP
Research
135,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The M4A3 (76) W HVSS Sherman is a derivative of the third variant of the late-generation Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family. A famous derivative from the M4A3 (76) W, the main modification was the incorporation of the HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension) system. The HVSS was developed in response to issues with the older VVSS (Vertical Volute Spring Suspension), which had been installed on all other early and late-production M4 Sherman variants. The M4A3 (76) W HVSS, also known as the M4A3E8 or "Easy Eight" when it was first produced by the Detroit Arsenal factory, had the same 47° sloped hull's upper front armour plate with large hatches, "wet" ammo bins, full up-armoured sides, HVSS, and a revised T23 turret with the 76 mm M1 tank gun with muzzle brake. In World War II, the M4A3 (76) W saw combat in the final stages of the fight in Europe and the Pacific. The M4A3 (76) W HVSS remained in service long after World War II, serving in Korea, Vietnam, and a variety of other foreign militaries.

Introduced in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals", the M4A3 (76) W was the ultimate variant of the late-generation M4 Sherman. It has a similar appearance to the M4A2 (76) W, resulting in a very high profile, making it difficult to drive around undetected and an easy target for adversaries. However, due to the new HVSS system, the M4A3 (76) W HVSS has better mobility than all previous M4 Sherman variants. It is feasible to use its superior mobility early in the battle to get into strategic positions and adopt a hull-down position to get the opening shot at the enemy. Tracks can also be added to the tank as an upgrade to strengthen its protection, albeit doing so reduces the tank's mobility due to increased weight.



Survivability and armour
Armour front / side / back
Hull 63 / 38 / 38 mm
Turret 63 / 63 / 63 mm
Visibility 121 %
Crew 5 persons
Mobility
Max speed
Forward 4247 km/h
Backward 56 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 15.213.42923.6 hp/t
Engine power 500442954775 hp
Weight 32.9 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 14.712.527.7202117.939.528.6 °/s
Vertical 2.82.29.86.343.2149 °/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 6353.6118.685.79076.5169.4122.4 °/s
Vertical 6350.4220.5141.19072315201.6 °/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 1,464 → 2,095 SL
RB 1,755 → 2,511 SL
SB 2,271 → 3,250 SL
Crew training 39,000 SL
Experts 390,000 SL
Aces 550 GE
Research Aces 135,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
90 / 140 / 160 % SL
154 % RP
Total cost of modifications 35,200 RP
68,700 SL
Talisman cost 1,300 GE

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