M4A3E2 "Sherman Jumbo"

  Unit Properties in Men of War General Information
 * Nation:     United States
 * Category:   Tanks
 * Class:      Medium tank
 * Role:       Infantry/Tank Support
 * Primary Armament: *Primary Weapon: 75 mm M3
 * Secondary Armament: *Secondary Weapons: 2 x 7.62 mm (0.3 inch) Browning M1919 (1 co-axial, 1 hull-mounted) 1 x 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) Browning M2HB, cupola-mounted)
 * Armor:     102 - 38 mm
 * Crew:       5(9)


 * MP price:   48
 * Speed:      27
 * Fuel:       ?

The M4A3E2 "Sherman Jumbo", a special assault variant of the M4 medium tank, was designed for breaking through fortified enemy defences. It entered service with the US Army in May 1944 where it got its nickname Jumbo. The thick armor of its turret and front hull made it almost invulnerable to enemy armor and AT guns. However, at the same time its increased weight had a negative impact on the speed and cross-country ability of the usualy mobile Sherman. Its 75mm gun could effectively hit firing posts, personnel and light and medium equipment, however it proved useless against German Heavy tanks. Alot of "Sherman Jumbo"s were upgunned from the 75mm to the 76mm in the field by their crews to help increase the effectiveness of the Jumbo against German armor.

In Game
This tank is the US equivalent of the KV-1 tank in terms of armor, speed, and gun performance. Also, the Jumbo has a sloped glacis plate which increases the effectiveness of its frontal armor. It is advisable to aim for the hull section of the Jumbo as its turret is very thick and well sloped, making penetration quite difficult.


 * Note: This tank has the same gun penetration as the M4A2 "Sherman"