M4A2 - Revision history

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‎Ammo racks

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 * Great firepower: adequate penetration and post-penetration damage when using M61 shells; can frontally penetrate and knock out most opponents like the [[Pz.IV F2]], [[Chi-Nu]] and [[StuG III F]] with a single shot. It also has APCR for hitting thick, flat armour up close, for example the [[Pz.Kpfw. Churchill (Germany)|Pz.Kpfw. Churchill]]
 * Great turret traverse speed allows it to deal with multiple threats easily
-* Well angled frontal hull provides protection against small calibre / low-penetration guns (e.g. 75 mm M3, 50 mm KwK39), and even large calibre guns when angled correctly. The side armour can be boosted with add-on armour
+* Well angled frontal hull provides protection against small calibre / low-penetration guns (e.g. 75 mm M3, 50 mm KwK39), and even large calibre guns when angled correctly. The side armour can be boosted with add-on armour.
 * Pintle-mounted HMG provides an anti-aircraft defence (albeit small range of movement) or anti-tank duty against tanks like [[Marder III]] and Sd.Kfz.234/2
-* Fitted with a vertical stabilizer, allowing more accurate fire on the move compared to other tanks, as well as better usage of shoot-n-scoot tactics
+* Fitted with a vertical stabilizer, allowing more accurate fire on the move compared to other tanks, as well as better usage of shoot-n-scoot tactics#
 '''Cons:'''

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 * Well angled frontal hull provides protection against small calibre / low-penetration guns (e.g. 75 mm M3, 50 mm KwK39), and even large calibre guns when angled correctly. The side armour can be boosted with add-on armour
 * Adequate top speed allows it to get to positions in time, or to do tactical manoeuvres like flanking
-* Pintle-mounted HMG provides an anti-aircraft defence or anti-tank duty against tanks like [[Marder III]]
+* Pintle-mounted HMG provides an anti-aircraft defence (albeit small range of movement) or anti-tank duty against tanks like [[Marder III]] and Sd.Kfz.234/2
 * Fitted with a vertical stabilizer, allowing more accurate fire on the move compared to other tanks, as well as better usage of shoot-n-scoot tactics
 '''Cons:'''
-* Large profile and weak side armour; flankers like the Sd.kfz.234/2 can easily see and penetrate it
+* Large profile and fairly weak side armour; flankers like the Sd.kfz.234/2 can easily see and penetrate it
-* Frontal armour is still inadequate, will get penetrated and knocked out by tanks like [[Pz.IV F2]]/G, [[StuG III F]]/G, [[M10 (Family)|M10]] by a single shot
+* Frontal armour is still inadequate, will get penetrated and knocked out by tanks like [[Pz.IV F2]]/G, [[StuG III F]]/G, [[M10 (Family)|M10]] by a single shot if unangled properly.
-* M61 and T45 all struggle to penetrate angled targets like [[StuG III G]], Churchill Mk.III or even the T-34 and M10
+* M61 and T45 all struggle to penetrate angled targets like Churchill Mk.III or even the T-34
 * Trajectory is curved and velocity is low due to its short barrel, thus distant/moving targets are hard to shoot at
-* Hull traverse is quite slow, making it sluggish in a turn. Also the narrow tracks offer poor ground flotation, thus poor off-road capabilities. Can only reach its top speed on paved or hard surfaces
+** Hull traverse is quite slow, making it sluggish in a turn. Also the narrow tracks offer poor ground flotation, thus poor off-road capabilities. Can only reach its top speed on paved or hard surfaces
 * Roof armour of 19.5 mm thick is vulnerable to airstrikes with AP cannons. For example the widely used MG151 15/20 mm
 * Acceleration even more sluggish than previous Shermans due to the two tons weight increase

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 The M4A2's mobility is good, with a quick acceleration and a high top speed. Because it lacks neutral steering, turning in this tank can be slow from stationary.
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+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=635|rbMinHp=363|AoAweight=1.15}}
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 The M4A2's mobility is good, with a quick acceleration and a high top speed. Because it lacks neutral steering, turning in this tank can be slow from stationary.
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+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=635|rbMinHp=363|AoAweight=1.15|weight=32.45}}
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''M4A2 Sherman''' is the third variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. In April 1942, the M4A2 was designed with a new General Motors 6046 engine (two GM 6-71 General Motors Diesel engines combined together), welded hull with increased appliqué armour on the hull sides, and gunner position (left side of the turret). Approximately 8,053 units were manufactured till May 1944. Early M4A2s had small hatches and protruding drivers' and co-drivers hoods (similar to the previous M4 variant), a 57° sloped hull's upper front armour plate, and dry ammo stowage bins. The Fisher Body Tank Plant later improved the M4A2 design, adding a one-piece hull's upper front armour plate with a 47° slope, but retained dry ammo bins and appliqué armour. Late-production M4A2s were equipped with an upgraded General Motors 6046 diesel engine with 410 horsepower and were primarily used by the British Army and US Marine Corps. The M4A2 variant saw very limited combat in the US Army, with the majority transferring to the British Army, with some transferring to the Soviet Army and the US Marine Corps. Since the USSR only used diesel-powered tanks, this was the primary chosen variant for the Soviet lend-lease programme. From April 1942 to July 1945, 10,968 units of all turret types were built in six facilities.
+The '''M4A2 Sherman''' is the third variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. In April 1942, the M4A2 was designed with a new General Motors 6046 engine (two GM 6-71 General Motors Diesel engines combined together), welded hull with increased appliqué armour on the hull sides, and gunner position (left side of the turret). Approximately 8,053 units were manufactured till May 1944. Early M4A2s had small hatches and protruding drivers' and co-drivers hoods (similar to the previous [[M4|M4 variant]]), a 57° sloped hull's upper front armour plate, and dry ammo stowage bins. The Fisher Body Tank Plant later improved the M4A2 design, adding a one-piece hull's upper front armour plate with a 47° slope, but retained dry ammo bins and appliqué armour. Late-production M4A2s were equipped with an upgraded General Motors 6046 diesel engine with 410 horsepower and were primarily used by the British Army and US Marine Corps. The M4A2 variant saw very limited combat in the US Army, with the majority transferring to the British Army, with some transferring to the Soviet Army and the US Marine Corps. Since the USSR only used diesel-powered tanks, this was the primary chosen variant for the Soviet lend-lease programme. From April 1942 to July 1945, 10,968 units of all turret types were built in six facilities.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M4A2 variant is without a doubt one of the best of the early-generation M4 Sherman variants. The M4A2 is one of the few early M4 Sherman variants having an uninterrupted, fully welded hull's upper front armour plate that slopes at 47°. This eliminates the earlier M4A1 and M4 variants' key frontal hull weak points. However, this is insignificant since the majority of adversaries have greatly upgraded their firepower and will easily penetrate the M4A2 regardless. The appliqué armour on the right side of the frontal turret gun mantlet has also been removed. As a result, a weak area on the turret cheek appears, which can be easily penetrated by even weak and small calibre tank guns.

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 The '''M4A2 Sherman''' is the third variant of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. In April 1942, the M4A2 was designed with a new General Motors 6046 engine (two GM 6-71 General Motors Diesel engines combined together), welded hull with increased appliqué armour on the hull sides, and gunner position (left side of the turret). Approximately 8053 units were manufactured till May 1944. Early M4A2s had small hatches and protruding drivers' and co-drivers hoods (similar to the previous M4 variant), a 57° sloped hull's upper front armour plate, and dry ammo stowage bins. The Fisher later improved the M4A2 design, adding a one-piece hull’s upper front armour plate with a 47° slope, but retained dry ammo bins and appliqué armour. Late-production M4A2s were equipped with an upgraded General Motors 6046 diesel engine with 410 horsepower and were primarily used by the British Army and U.S. Marine Corps. The M4A2 variant saw very limited combat in the U.S. Army, with the majority transferring to the British Army, with some transferring to the Soviet Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. Since the U.S.S.R. only used diesel tanks, this was the primary chosen variant (the up-gunned 76 mm M1 tank gun variant) for the Soviet lend-lease programme (see [[M4A2 (USSR)|M4A2 (76) W - U.S.S.R.]]). From April 1942 to July 1945, 10,968 units of all turret types were built in six facilities.
-Introduced in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals", the M4A2 variant is without a doubt one of the best of the early-generation M4 Sherman variants (([[M4A1]], [[M4]], [[Calliope|M4 Calliope]], M4A2, [[M4A4 (1st PTG) (China)|M4A4]], [[M4 Hybrid (Italy)|M4 Hybrid]], [[M4A3E2]]/[[Cobra King]]). The M4A2 is one of the few early M4 Sherman variants having an uninterrupted, fully welded hull’s upper front armour plate that slopes at 47°. This eliminates the earlier M4A1 and M4 variants' key frontal hull weak points. However, this is insignificant since the majority of adversaries have greatly upgraded their firepower and will easily penetrate the M4A2 regardless. The appliqué armour on the right side of the frontal turret gun mantlet has also been removed. As a result, a weak area on the turret cheek appears, which can be easily penetrated by even weak and small calibre tank guns.
+Introduced in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals", the M4A2 variant is without a doubt one of the best of the early-generation M4 Sherman variants ([[M4A1]], [[M4]], [[Calliope|M4 Calliope]], M4A2, [[M4A4 (1st PTG) (China)|M4A4]], [[M4 Hybrid (Italy)|M4 Hybrid]], [[M4A3E2]]/[[Cobra King]]). The M4A2 is one of the few early M4 Sherman variants having an uninterrupted, fully welded hull’s upper front armour plate that slopes at 47°. This eliminates the earlier M4A1 and M4 variants' key frontal hull weak points. However, this is insignificant since the majority of adversaries have greatly upgraded their firepower and will easily penetrate the M4A2 regardless. The appliqué armour on the right side of the frontal turret gun mantlet has also been removed. As a result, a weak area on the turret cheek appears, which can be easily penetrated by even weak and small calibre tank guns.
 == General info ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced along with the initial American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. It is the third of the Sherman medium tank series and the last 75 mm variant before unlocking the 76 mm equipped models. It represents a "Sherman 2.0" design with a new front armour scheme angled at an uninterrupted 47 degrees and a better cast turret.
-Compared to its predecessors, the {{PAGENAME}} is the only 75 mm Sherman with an uninterrupted and welded front glacis sloped at 47 degrees. This eliminates most of the weak points of the earlier [[M4A1|M4A1]] and [[M4|M4]] models, though by this battle rating most enemy weaponry can penetrate the front glacis of the Sherman. As compensation for the stronger opposition the {{PAGENAME}} has access to T45 APCR ammunition for its 75 mm gun.
+Compared to its predecessors, the M4A2 is the only 75 mm Sherman with an uninterrupted and welded front glacis sloped at 47 degrees. This eliminates most of the weak points of the earlier [[M4A1]] and [[M4]] models, though by this battle rating most enemy weaponry can penetrate the front glacis of the Sherman. As compensation for the stronger opposition the M4A2 has access to T45 APCR ammunition for its 75 mm gun.
 Another noted difference is the loss of the turret appliqué armour on the right side of the gun mantlet. This results in the re-emergence of a weak spot on the turret cheek.
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
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-The M4A2 has above-average survivability, with improved armour protection over previous Sherman models against common enemy tanks like the early T-34 and Panzer-IV. If angled, hull down, and firing from a higher elevation, the armour can protect the crew and bounce a few shells from the 76mm cannon found on early Soviet T-34 tanks, but it can still be easily penetrated by all German Panzer-IV tanks from any distance. Despite having five crews, the close placement of the crews frequently results in the tank being destroyed immediately if enemy shells successfully penetrate. The tank's armour allows for slightly more aggressive gameplay than previous Sherman tanks, but it should never be used in battle as a heavy tank. When placed in a higher BR battle, where enemies have increasingly powerful cannon that can easily penetrate the M4A2's armour, the survivability will decrease significantly.
+The M4A2 has above-average survivability, with improved armour protection over previous Sherman models against common enemy tanks like the early T-34 and Panzer IV. If angled, hull down, and firing from a higher elevation, the armour can protect the crew and bounce a few shells from the 76 mm cannon found on early Soviet T-34 tanks, but it can still be easily penetrated by German Panzer IV tanks from any distance. Despite having five crew members, the close placement of the crews frequently results in the tank being destroyed immediately if enemy shells successfully penetrate. The tank's armour along its add-on armour allow for slightly more aggressive gameplay than previous Sherman tanks, but do not think it makes the M4A2 impervious to any enemy fire. When placed in an uptier, where enemies have increasingly powerful cannon that can easily penetrate the M4A2's armour, the survivability will decrease significantly.
 '''Armour type:'''
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 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp=635|rbMinHp=363|AoAweight=1.15}}When compared to common contemporary-era tanks such as the early Soviet T-34 and German Panzer-IV, the M4A2's mobility is acceptable and average. Because the M4A2 is not as mobile as the early Soviet T-34, use greater caution when playing against the Soviets. German Panzer-IVs are generally slower than M4A2, allowing players to gain a competitive advantage. Because it lacks neutral steering, turning in this tank can be slow from stationary.
+The M4A2's mobility is good, with a quick acceleration and a high top speed. Because it lacks neutral steering, turning in this tank can be slow from stationary.
 === Modifications and economy ===