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M4A3 Sherman "General T. Pigeon"

34.3k WritersCrusadersAirCo2  6 days ago
Auto Credit Based on MisterT's M4A3 Sherman

M4A3 Sherman


World War II American Medium Tank


About the M4 Sherman

The M4 Sherman, officially medium tank, M4, was the medium tank most widely used by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers. It was also the basis of several other armored fighting vehicles including self-propelled artillery, tank destroyers, and armored recovery vehicles. Tens of thousands were distributed through the Lend-Lease program to the British Commonwealth, Soviet Union, and other Allied Nations. The tank was named by the British after the American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman.

The M4 Sherman tank evolved from the M3 Lee, a medium tank developed by the United States during the early years of World War II. The M3, also known by its service names "Grant" and "Lee," was characterized by a unique design that featured the main armament mounted in a side sponson. The Grant variant, used by British forces, employed a lower-profile turret based on British designs, while the Lee variant, used by the United States, retained the original American turret design. Despite the M3's effectiveness, the tank’s unconventional layout and the limitations of its hull-mounted gun prompted the need for a more efficient and versatile design, leading to the development of the M4 Sherman.

The development of the M4 Sherman emphasized key factors such as reliability, ease of production, and standardization. The U.S. Army and the designers prioritized durability and maintenance ease, which ensured the tank could be quickly repaired in the field. A critical aspect of the design process was the standardization of parts, allowing for streamlined production and the efficient supply of replacement components. Additionally, the tank's size and weight were kept within moderate limits, which facilitated easier shipping and compatibility with existing logistical and engineering equipment, including bridges and transport vehicles. These design principles were essential for meeting the demands of mass production and quick deployment.

The Sherman's role as the backbone of U.S. armored forces in World War II cemented its legacy as one of the most influential tank designs of the 20th century. Despite its limitations such as relatively thin armor compared to German heavy tanks like the Tiger and Panther. The M4 was designed to be both affordable and adaptable. Its widespread deployment, durability, and ease of maintenance ensured it remained in service throughout the war, and it continued to see action even in the years following World War II in various conflicts and regions. The M4 Sherman remains one of the most iconic tanks in military history, symbolizing the industrial might and innovation of the United States during the war.


Instructions( In-Game )

Controls:
Trim to Move
Roll to Steer
VTOL to Adjust Gun Elevation

Activation Group:
AG1: Hull MG
AG8: Parking Brake
GEAR: Lock Turret Controls

Camera Control Turret Control and MG.50 Cal


Tank Decal Art:

"General T. Pigeon" Drawn by WCJuan (Me)


Credits:

Big Credits to windshifter1 for the amazing screenshots!

Big Credits to MisterT for the Original M4A3 Sherman



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M18 Super Hellcat

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M26 Pershing

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Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor M4A3 Sherman
  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +98 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 8.4ft (2.6m)
  • Length 19.3ft (5.9m)
  • Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 25,851lbs (11,726kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,415lbs (11,981kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 0

Parts

  • Number of Parts 220
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,690
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    @NTH I can hook you up with this website!
    Copy and Paste a link to an image or upload it from your gallery/files. Copy all the finished text below it. Afterwards, go back to Simpleplanes and use the text label part and paste it in! (make sure the text label height and width is big enough to fit it)

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    @WritersCrusadersAirCo2 Also, how do you do the pixel art and put it on the aircraft, I have plans to make a national flag for @Firecharge123 ‘s RP Country, Fireland, and I don’t know how to do pixel art in Simpleplanes

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    @NTH yeah, takes some good aiming skills!

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    @WritersCrusadersAirCo2 Got it, just got confused for a sec. I also shot down like 4 aircraft with that tank near wright airport, if you have a steady hand, it’s MG will shoot down planes with no hesitation!

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    @NTH don't worry too much about it. If my pfp is a girl, it doesn't really mean that. I'm just a guy named Juan.

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    Crusaders(Juan) I noticed the new Profile Pic, and I saw feminine elements, so I wondered if Juan is just a code name or something to hide your real identity, or if something happened that changed your gender? Just need confirmation cuz I’m so confused all of a sudden. Nice Tank though!

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    The pigeon decal is adorable, nice little Sherman

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    Murica

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    @crazyplaness Yo, can you make this build as a successor to this post

    4 days ago
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    @ShiroNeko oh wait, I think It can do. Hold on a sec..

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    @ShiroNeko I've have this build a long time ago. I accidentally uploaded it once before and delete it after. So it lost its successor link

    4 days ago
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    32.0k ShiroNeko

    What’s keeping you from retaining the successor system in the thing to credit the original builder?

    +2 4 days ago
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    @WritersCrusadersAirCo2
    What? No, this is fictional. Fury is real
    (due to fury's sherman also having a top mounted 50.)

    +1 5 days ago
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    @SPsidearm not quite.. but feathery?

    5 days ago
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    2,520 SPsidearm

    Fury?

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    @WritersCrusadersAirCo2 no it’s because of the small version of the thumbnail when i see it, it just looked a bit more curved than it’s supposed to

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    @NordicAerospace is it because of the tracks?

    5 days ago
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    i thought this was the inflatable lmao

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    We be rolling into New York wit dis dwip 🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣

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    that one tank in every WT tech tree

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    17.2k cyon

    @LukaIsDevinFather NEGATIVE!

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    @cyon ATTACK THE D POINT

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    17.2k cyon

    could you build the infamous m22 locust?

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