（翻译）战争雷霆维基百科 M4“谢尔曼” 坦克（上篇）
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正文如下：
服役国：美国
等级：II
权重：3.7（街机）3.7（历史） 3.7（全真）
所属种类：中型坦克
所需研发点：14000研发点
车辆价格: 55000 银狮
概述
The Medium tank M4 Sherman is a rank II American medium tank with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced along with the rest of the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals".
M4“谢尔曼”中型坦克是美国二级中型坦克，权重为3.7 (街机/历史/全真)。它是在1.45更新“钢铁将军”时与其他美国陆军科技树的载具一并登场的。
Armed with a 75 mm cannon and a sloped front armour, the M4 Sherman gives the balance of firepower and mobility for the US ground tree. The in-game model represents a "Sherman 1.5" design with an M55 telescopic sight in a new gun mantlet with appliqué armour added in front of the gunner and on the ammo racks.
M4“谢尔曼”配备有75毫米坦克炮和倾斜的正面装甲，M4“谢尔曼”为美国陆军科技树弥补了缺少火力和机动性平衡的载具的空缺。M4“谢尔曼”在游戏中的模型代表了“谢尔曼1.5”的设计方案：新的炮盾，内置有一个M55望远镜式瞄准具，在炮手前面和弹药架旁添加了嵌花（appliqué）装甲。
The iconic American medium tank has a very distinctive silhouette with its high front sloping armour, flat sides, and rounded turret shape. The olive-drab green M4 medium uses a welded construction for the hull, resulting in the sharp-edged hull shape compared to the cast M4A1 medium. The turret, constructed the same way with cast steel in all 75 mm M4 medium variants, used an M34A1 gun mount for the 75 mm M3 gun; a change from the M34 gun mount in that the M34A1 used a combination of an M55 telescopic sight and an M4 periscope with an M38 telescopic sight in it.
这辆标志性的美国中型坦克有着非常独特的轮廓：大倾角的正面装甲，侧面光滑垂直，炮塔圆滚滚的。橄榄绿色的M4的车体是焊接的，与车体是铸造的M4A1相比，M4的焊接车体看起来有棱有角的。所有的75炮M4坦克的炮塔都是铸造的，75毫米 M3坦克炮使用了M34A1炮座；区别于M34炮座的一个变化是，M34A1炮座使用了M55望远镜式瞄准器和一个配备有M38望远镜式瞄准器的M4潜望镜的组合。
The hull's sloping glacis is at 56 degrees, as usual with the early model of M4 Shermans. The model is a "small hatch" variant as seen with the hatch shape being parallel with the hull. This configuration also caused the hatch to protrude from the hull's sloping contour, resulting in the interruptions in the slope that compromises the sloped armour's overall effectiveness. To mitigate this problem, armour plates are welded in front of the interruptions for additional protection. Aside from this note, some other features on the front glacis are the bundled desert-coloured jerry cans in the driver's area and the road wheel right on the transmission cover. On the side hull, one distinctive feature of the M4 Sherman was the added appliqué over the sponson ammunition area. While this does provide minute protection, they also serve as highlights for the enemy to aim for an ammo rack destruction.
车体倾斜的斜面有56度，和早期型的M4“谢尔曼”一样。该型是一个“小舱门”的变体，舱门轮廓与车体平行。这种配置也导致舱门从车体倾斜的轮廓中突出，导致倾斜装甲中断，损害了倾斜装甲的整体效能。为了减轻这个问题，装甲钢板被焊接在了中断处的前面，以提供额外的防护。除了这个特点外，首上装甲的还有一些其他特点如在驾驶员区域上放置了捆起来的沙漠色的油箱，变速箱上放上了负重轮。在车体侧面，M4“谢尔曼”的一个显著特征是在弹药库区域增加了嵌花（appliqué）装甲。虽然这确实提供了些许保护，但它们也可以成为敌人瞄准弹药架来摧毁谢尔曼的提示点。
The 75 mm cast turret, designated D50878, was one produced in early 1943. The early M34A1 gun mount design added onto the tank as well as an appliqué "cheek" in front of the gunner, as the redesign of the turret and room for the power traverse caused the armour in front of the gunner to be thinner than the rest of the turret. The M34A1 gun mount is noted as early due to the presence of lifting rings on the top of the gun mount as well as mounting bolts on the sides, both that are eliminated in the later model. A curious note for keen eyes is the lack of a loader hatch on the turret top, a feature not introduced until productions in late 1943. Another note is the pistol port on the left rear side of the turret. On top of the commander's cupola is the distinctive .50 cal M2 Browning machine gun that is commonly seen on American vehicles.
名为D50878的75毫米的铸造炮塔是在1943年初生产的。早期的M34A1炮座设计在炮塔前面的“脸颊”上增加了嵌花（appliqué）装甲，因为重新设计了炮塔和动力转向的空间，导致炮塔前面的装甲比炮塔的其他部分要薄。M34A1炮座很早就被注意到了，因为它的炮架顶部有吊环，侧面也有安装螺栓，这俩都在后来的型号中被取消了。细心的人可能会发现这样一个问题：谢尔曼的炮塔顶部并没有装填手的舱口，这一功能直到1943年后期才得以实现。另一个值得注意的是谢尔曼的炮塔左侧后方有一个手枪孔。M4“谢尔曼”在车长指挥塔的顶部安装了独特的.50口径的M2勃朗宁机枪，当然这在美国车上是很常见的。
The M4 medium's use of the Continental R975 radial engine results in a distinctive engine deck as well. It has a protruding hood over the air intake on top, followed by a relatively flat top all the way to the rear. Besides, the hooded air intake on both sides within the shielded wall are filler ports for the radiators. Outside of the wall are two more filler ports for the fuel tanks on both sides. On the very rear, the large engine doors are visible, featuring early door hinges used as early as the M3 medium. On both sides of the door, engine filters are also present.
M4中型坦克使用了大陆R975星形发动机，这也导致了一个独特的发动机顶盖。它在顶部的进气口处有一个突出的发动机盖，然后是一块相对平坦的顶部，一直（平坦）到尾部。隔离板的内两侧的罩式进风口为散热器的加油口。隔离板外是另外两个加油口，是给两边的油箱用的。在车体很靠后处，可以看到大型的发动机舱门，这种早期的门铰链早在M3中型坦克时就已经使用了。在车门两侧也安放了发动机滤清器。
基本信息
生存能力和装甲
车体装甲： 50（正面） 38（侧面） 38（背面）
炮塔装甲： 76（正面） 50（侧面） 50（背面）
乘员数量： 5人
辨识度： 103%
装甲类型
轧制均质装甲（正面，侧面，背面，车体顶部）
铸造均质装甲 （炮塔，传动系统区域）
注:
Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick, bogies are 10 mm thick, and tracks are 20 mm thick.
悬挂轮15mm厚，转向架10mm厚，履带20mm厚。
Front armour has two protruding areas for driver and co-driver hatches. These are weak points as they present a flat armour surface.
前装甲有两个用于驾驶员和副驾驶员舱盖的突出的区域。这些都是弱点，因为它们呈现出扁平的装甲表面。
Belly armour is 12.7 mm thick.
底盘装甲厚12.7毫米。
Though most high-end anti-tank weapons can cleave through the M4 Sherman's front armour rather easily, some smaller-calibre weapons less than 75 mm would have some trouble going against the front armour. In these cases, aim for weak points like the protruding hatches in the front sloping armour, or even the crest of the transmission housing, where the slope is minimum in both areas. The turret has a very robust construction so if there is no faith in penetrating through the front hull easily, don't bother trying to penetrate the turret from the front except for the very small weak point on the gunner's position of the turret.
虽然绝大多数高级的反坦克武器可以很容易地击穿M4谢尔曼的前装甲，但一些小于75毫米口径的小口径武器在对付谢尔曼的前装甲时就不容易了。因上述原因，（拉一些的反坦克武器）瞄准诸如倾斜的正面装甲上突出的舱口，或者甚至传动机构的顶部，在这两块区域的角度最小。炮塔很硬，因为除了炮塔炮手位置上有一块非常小的弱点外，所以如果没有信心能够轻易击穿前车体，不要劳神费心地尝试从正面淦炮塔。
If a shot can be made to the M4 Sherman's sides, send it towards the front half of the tank where it would either cripple the crew or ignite one of the ammunition racks strewn all over the internals.
如果可以射击M4“谢尔曼”的侧面，那就打它的前半部分，因为打那里会杀伤车组乘员或引燃弹药架。
机动性
速度：
街机：43（前进极速） 6（倒车极速）
历史和全真：38（前进极速） 5（倒车极速）
档位数:
5个前进档 1个倒车档
重量：30.6吨
发动机功率:
街机：763匹马力
历史和全真：400匹马力
功重比：
街机：24.9匹马力/吨
历史和全真：13.1匹马力/吨
The M4 is powered with an engine able to adequate for its weight class. While accelerating up to this speed can be sluggish at first, the M4 takes to a running start after Gear 4.
M4的发动机动力对于它的吨位而言还蛮够用。M4谢尔曼开始的加速度挺慢的，挂4档时跑的就快了。
维修与经济
维修费
1200 → 1544（街机） 1500 → 1930（历史） 2300 → 2960（全真）
研发至完全体总花费：13860研发点 32900银狮
护身符价格：860金鹰
成员组培训价格：16000银狮
专家成员组培训价格：55000银狮
王牌成员组培训价格：270金鹰
手打王牌所需经验：250000研发点
收益系数：
街机： 50%（银狮） 130%（研发点)
历史： 80%（银狮） 130%（研发点)
全真： 80%（银狮） 130%（研发点)
配件：
Obvious first choice for research would be Parts in tier I. For the tier II it might be worth a risk to go for M61 shot first, as its such a significant improvement over the stock shell. The other option being FPE. On tier III Filters and Crew Replenishment are very important, and in tier IV further mobility improvements with the Engine and then Transmission should be prioritized. Once done - Horizontal Drive and two modifications responsible for accuracy or Artillery Support. The least important module to research is the M89 shell due to its extremely situational use.
很明显，白班的研发首选是1级的研发件（废话 肯定是维修套件啊）。研发到2级的值得冒险先研发M61炮弹，因为它相比默认弹改进很多。另一种选择是灭火套件。3级研发件的滤清器和补充乘员非常重要，4级的发动机和变速箱会改善机动性，应该优先考虑。研发完毕后，再研发方向机和两个负责精度或火炮支援的配件。研发中最不重要的是M89炮弹，因为用到它的条件很极端。
武器
主要武器
75毫米 M3 坦克炮
垂直稳定器：减少火炮在平面移动时的摆动
弹药：97发
装填速度: 6.5秒（白板） 5.0秒（王牌满级）
俯仰角：-10°/25°
75 mm M3 gun is a competent, well-handling gun for a medium tank. Even without any modifications, its ability to fulfil its role, though where it begins to shine is with the M61 shot. Default, M72, suffers from issues typical to US and British sold shots - poor post-penetration effects. This means it's preferable to take down enemy gunner first, usually by hitting the right side of the turret.
75mm M3炮对于中型坦克而言性能不错，操控性好。即使火炮是个白班，它也能发挥它的作用，尽管它开始发光的时候是拿到M61炮弹时。默认弹M72，有着美国和英国出售的炮弹的典型问题，-糟糕的后效。这意味着最好先干掉敌人的炮手，通常打炮塔的右侧就能做到。
弹药
When discussing M4 shells, one always has to account for the fact that it's a medium tank. This means short to medium engagement range, so realistically it can benefit more from its short-range penetration figures than long-range sniping tanks would.
当讨论M4的炮弹的时，人们总是要考虑到这是给一辆中坦用的。这意味着近距离到中等距离的交战范围，所以实际上它近战比远距离狙击获益更多。
M72 shot - AP - Solid shot, stock shell. Acceptable penetration, poor post-penetration damage.
M72炮弹-穿甲弹，实心的炮弹，白班弹。可以接受的穿深，差劲的后效。
M48 shell - HE - Low-velocity shell useful against soft targets, in particular when hitting an open-topped vehicle. Harmless against any vehicle with more than 10 mm of armour.
M48炮弹-高爆弹-穿深很低，用于杀伤软目标，尤其是淦敞篷车。在打装甲厚度超过10毫米厚的目标时效果很差。
M61 shot - APCBC - This shell has a better penetration than the M72 thanks to its ballistic cap and a good post-penetration damage thanks to its explosive filler.
M61炮弹-被帽风帽穿甲弹-拜风帽所赐，这种炮弹穿深比M72更高，且因爆炸填充物的缘故，M61的后效更好。
M89 smoke shell - Useful to blind enemy vehicles that are too remote for you to disable so that you can progress towards objectives.
M89烟雾弹-可以遮住远处敌人的视野，这样你就可以继续向目标推进了。
弹药架
注:
To go into battle with the turret basket empty of ammo, pack 78 (+19) shells (racks 1 to 4 emptied).
加入战斗时清空炮塔吊篮弹药，带78(+19)枚炮弹(弹药架1到4清空)。
To go into battle with the turret basket and the flanks empty of ammo, pack 31 (+66) shells (racks 1 to 7 emptied).
加入战斗时清空炮塔吊篮和车体两侧弹药，带31(+66)枚炮弹(弹药架1到7清空)。
The 8th rack is large and located in a weak spot: the bottom section of the armour. In case of penetration, there is a high risk of ammo rack detonation. Make sure not to expose your flanks unnecessarily.
第8弹药架很大，并且位于弱点处:坦克的底盘处。在被击穿的情况下，弹药殉爆的风险很高。确保在不必要的情况下不要暴露你的侧面。
机枪
12.7mm M2HB 机枪（高射）
备弹量：600发
弹夹容量：200发
换弹速度：10.4s（白板） 8.0s(王牌满级）
射速：577发/分钟
俯仰角： -10° / 25°
水平射界： -60° / 60°
7.62mm M1919A4 机枪（同轴）
备弹量：3000发
弹夹容量：250发
换弹速度：10.4s（白板） 8.0s(王牌满级）
射速：500发/分钟
The M4 Sherman is armed with two machine guns, a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun on the pintle-mount atop the M4 Sherman turret, the famous .50 cal "Ma Deuce" machine gun. This weapon is the same type as the one used in American aircraft, though at a slower fire rate. However, this leads to the anti-aircraft power of the weapon as most formidable against low strafing attacking aircraft.
M4“谢尔曼”装备有两挺机枪，一挺12.7毫米重机枪，安装在M4“谢尔曼”炮塔顶端，这是一种著名的.50口径“老干妈（Ma Deuce）”机枪。这种武器与美国飞机上使用的是同一种的，尽管射速较慢。然而，这也使它成为了非常趁手的扫射低空飞机的防空武器（明明是对地武器）。
The second machine gun is a general-purpose 7.62 mm M1919A4 Browning machine gun mounted in the coaxial position. A typical machine gun not too unlike on many other vehicles, the machine gun is just average.
第二个是一挺通用7.62毫米M1919A4勃朗宁机关枪，安装在同轴位置。这是一款经典的机关枪，和许多其他车辆没有太大的不同，这挺机关枪很普通。
Usage in battles （安东哥教你开坦克）
The M4 Sherman is an effective medium-range combat tank. Equipped with a fast-firing 75mm gun and with good handling characteristics, the M4 can be an extremely useful asset in most battles.
M4“谢尔曼”是一款不错的中型战斗坦克。装备有射速较快的75毫米炮，操作性良好，M4在大多数战斗中都是非常有价值的一员。
In battle the M4 performs well as an all-rounder; the thick turret front and 10 degrees of gun depression make the tank ideal for taking hull-down positions which protect the thinner hull armour from being penetrated by enemy fire. The sloped front upper glacis, when angled, also provides good protection against enemy fire. An unusual - and useful - difference is that the upper glacis is sloped at 56 degrees rather than the standard 45 degrees, making it more of a threat and more powerful due to improving the chances of a round ricochet. The only downfall may be the 2 crew member position in the front that protrudes out to form a flat surface, but both are covered with an additional 20 mm plate. The reasonable mobility of the Sherman makes flanking a viable tactic. The main weakness of the M4 is the side armour - not only is it vertical and thin, but behind it most of the ammunition is stowed. The tall silhouette of the tank also makes finding suitable cover difficult. Overall, the M4 Sherman can be considered as an armoured jack-of-all-trades - it will serve a tanker well, however it will not excel in any particular role.
在战斗中，M4表现得很好;炮塔正面较厚，10度的俯角（苏系落泪），可使坦克藏在可保护较薄的车体装甲免受敌人炮火的穿透的理想位置。首上装甲倾斜，当有角度时，也能提供了很好的防御。有一个不同寻常的——也是有用的——不同之处在于，首上倾斜角度是56度，而不是标准的45度，这使得它更有威胁性，更有威力，因为它提高了圆形跳弹的几率。唯一的缺点可能是前面的2名车组人员的位置突出形成一个平面，但两者都覆盖了一块额外的20毫米板。谢尔曼的机动性使绕侧成为可行的战术。M4的主要弱点是侧面装甲——不仅是垂直而且薄，而且在侧面装甲后面装着大部分的弹药。坦克高大的轮廓也使得寻找合适的掩体变得比较困难。总的来说，M4“谢尔曼”可以是一个装甲多面手——它作为坦克很优秀，但是它在任何特定的角色上都不突出。
In battle, try to use terrain as cover. Hull-down positions are especially strong in the M4 Sherman, as it has a good 10 degrees of gun depression. The gun mantlet and turret are reasonably strong, but avoiding shots is still the best strategy. In this respect, a hull-down position hides the vulnerable hull. If this is not available, then angling the hull armour to present a greater slope is often a good idea, as this can bounce some low-powered cannon at any range and at longer ranges, render the hull impenetrable.
在战斗中，尽量利用地形作为掩护。M4“谢尔曼”在能藏好车体的位置很强，因为它有10度的优秀俯角。炮盾和炮塔相当硬，但避开敌人的攻击仍然是最好的策略。在这方面，找一个能盖住自己脆弱车体的地方。如果不行的话，找一个能让自己前装甲呈现更大角度的地方也不错，因为这可以使一些低穿火炮在任何距离或远距离打不穿你。
Another way to play the M4 Sherman is to tap into its traditional cavalry role, its mobility. The M4 Sherman is a great flanker as it is fast enough to get the jump on the enemy's side. Defeat the enemy at their weak front lines or go around the entire enemy force. Once in position at their sides or rear, ambush them. Ideally, the enemy should be too busy focusing on allies attacking in the front to notice the M4 instantly. Take out the weaker light or medium tanks, the 75 mm gun is not very ideal against heavy tanks like the KV-1 so take out its friends to allow allies more room to outmanoeuvre the KV tank. An organized attack will increase the M4 chances on the battlefield and success.
另一种使用M4“谢尔曼”的方式是扮演它传统的骑兵角色，利用它的机动性。M4谢尔曼是一个出色的侧翼，因为它的速度足以绕到敌人的一侧。在敌人力量薄弱的前线击溃敌人，或绕过敌人的全部兵力。一旦进入他们的侧翼或后方，伏击他们。理想情况下，敌人应该集中精力忙于与谢尔曼的队友作战，不能立即注意到M4。干掉较弱的轻型或中型坦克，75毫米炮在对付KV-1这样的重型坦克不是很理想，所以干掉它的队友，让盟友有更多的空间来对付KV坦克。有组织的攻击将增加M4在战场上的机会和胜率。
The presence of a pivot-mounted .50 calibre machine gun gives the Sherman some flexibility. It can engage softer targets such as some tank destroyers and many SPAAGs at short ranges when loading a HE shell would be inconvenient. While not ideal, they provide the Sherman tank with some measure of protection against aircraft- sometimes enough to dissuade a pilot from making another pass. It can be an effective rang-finder for targets at longer ranges where the M1919 in the turret would be less effective. While it pales in comparison to the destructive effect of tank guns, it provides the Sherman with some flexibility over other comparable vehicles, who are restricted to their rifle-calibre coaxial machine guns.
一挺.50口径机枪的存在赋予了谢尔曼一些灵活性。它可以在近距离上对付一些软目标，如一些坦克歼击车和许多自行高炮，当主炮上高爆弹时会很不方便。虽然不是很猛，但它们为谢尔曼坦克提供了一些反飞机的措施——有时足以阻止敌军飞行员再次从头顶掠过。它可以是一种有效的测距器，但安在炮塔上的M1919测更远距离的目标时，效果会更差。虽然与坦克炮的破坏效果相比，它相形见绌，但与其他类似车辆相比，它赋予了一些灵活性，后者的同轴机枪被限制在步枪口径。
There will be concerns about certain vehicles:
留心一下下述车辆:
M4A2 M4A2 / A4 A4
These Sherman tanks are widely used by over 3 nations that spread across both the Allied and the Axis side, so no matter which nation you play they can be quite tough to destroy in the hands of a skilled tanker. Given the rather weak penetration of your short 75mm gun, their hull can be almost impossible to penetrate when angled, hull down or 300m away. For a M4A4, there are 2 apparent bulges on the upper front plate, a penetration through there can guarantee a knock-out most of the times. But in case the opponent covers them up or when it's a M4A2, aim for the middle parts of the gun mantlet or the turret armour unprotected by the mantlet, you can at least make them defenseless. Note that their guns are equally weak against you, so wiggle around to disrupt their aim while you reload, you have a good chance of bouncing some shells.
这些谢尔曼坦克被同盟国和轴心国超过3个国家使用，所以无论你在哪个国家，在老鸟手中它们都很难被摧毁。考虑到你的短75mm炮的穿透能力很差，在藏住车体或者300米开外时，他们的车体在倾斜的时候几乎不可能被击穿。对于M4A4，它的前装甲板上有两个明显的凸起，大多数情况下打那里很容易打穿。但如果敌人把它们盖住，或者它是M4A2，瞄准炮盾的中间部分或炮塔装甲没有炮盾保护的地方，这样你至少可以让它们失去还手能力。注意，他们的炮和你同样弱，所以你可以在重装填时晃动来干扰他们瞄准，你弹开敌人炮弹的几率还蛮大的。
“丘吉尔”MkⅠ, “丘吉尔”MkⅢ , 德缴丘吉尔
The Churchills, with their complex hulls and sturdy turrets, can be quite hard to penetrate at range. Again, manoeuvre as close to them as possible, the idea distance being no more than 200m. If they are angling their hull but facing their turret at you, only go for the turret. For the Mk I Churchills, aim at the near-vertical part of their rounded cheeks to ensure successful penetrations. For the Mk III and the German Churchill, also aim for their flat turret which is at most 89mm. The shell should go in easily and knock out most, if not all of the crew. Only when you are facing their hull without any angles should you shoot the hull, otherwise shoot the turret only, as their big tracks can easily get in front of the frontal hull. The side hull have multiple layers of armour, some of which are weirdly angled and can absorb plenty of shells.
丘吉尔有着复杂的车体和坚固的炮塔，很难在射程内击穿。同样，尽量接近他们，距离不要超过200米。如果他们倾斜他们的车体，但将他们的炮塔正对着你，只淦它炮塔。对于“丘吉尔”MkⅠ，瞄准其圆圆的脸颊的接近垂直的部分以确保成功击穿。对于“丘吉尔”Mk III和德缴丘吉尔，也瞄准他们最多89毫米的平面炮塔。炮弹应该很容易打进去，并杀死大多数甚至所有乘员。只有当你正对它们车体时，你才应该射击车体，否则就只射击炮塔，因为他们的大履带很容易吞打前车体的炮弹。侧面有多层装甲，其中一些角度很奇怪，可以吞大量的炮弹。
KV-1和KV-1改型
A vehicle that the M4 Sherman will have trouble against is the KV-1. While the L-11 is underpowered, the ZiS-5 is potent enough to punch through the Sherman's front, and the Sherman is unable to penetrate the KV-1's thick frontal armour. If this heavy tank is encountered, try to shoot it in its sides and rear, where its armour is thinner and unsloped, though it will still have to be at a close range to penetrate the armour. In addition, shots to the sides will most likely hit fuel tanks or ammunition storage, causing a fire or ammunition detonation and at best, time to reassess the situation.
KV-1将成为M4谢尔曼遇到的麻烦。L-11炮穿深不足，但ZiS-5炮足以穿透谢尔曼的正面，而谢尔曼无法穿透KV-1厚重的正面装甲。如果与这个重型坦克遭遇，试着射击它的侧面和后方，那里的装甲更薄且不倾斜，尽管谢尔曼仍然需要近距离才能穿透KV-1的装甲。此外，向两侧射击很可能击中油箱或弹药架，造成火灾或弹药爆炸，花点儿时间认真分析当前形势。
四号坦克 F2/G/H/J 型
The historical nemesis of any Sherman, the Panzer IV is one of the Shermans biggest threats at this rank. The long barrel 75mm gun will easily penetrate the Sherman from the front. The F2 variant is admittedly easy to deal with. A single APCBC to its hull or turret should end it pretty quickly, even at long range. The other variants are slightly harder to deal with. They have thicker hull armour, at 80mm, which will be much harder to penetrate with the APCBC over 500m. Luckily the turret armour remains the same at 50mm. Either aim here with APCBC or sacrifice damage potential and use the AP round to penetrate the hull.
历史上谢尔曼坦克的宿敌，四号坦克是谢尔曼在这个等级上最大的威胁之一。长身管的75毫米炮可以轻易地从正面击穿谢尔曼。F2型是公认地好打。即使是在远距离，对它的车体或炮塔来一发APCBC就能很快结果它。其他的型号稍微难打。他们有厚达80毫米的车体装甲，距离超过500米时，APCBC就很难打了。幸运的是四号坦克的炮塔装甲仍是50毫米。要么用APCBC瞄准这里，要么牺牲后效，然后用AP击穿车体。
三号突击炮 F /G 型
Another historical nemesis of the Sherman, and another big threat. The StuG III packs the same punch as the Panzer IV line with its long barrel 75mm gun, whilst losing the turret, which turns out to be both an advantage and a disadvantage. Lacking a turret means that it will have to traverse the whole vehicle to target an enemy, but it also means that it has a lower profile. The StuG's armour profile is also more complex than the Panzer IV, with less flat areas. Certain areas are sloped and very bouncy. Luckily, there is a big weak spot. There are two flat plates on the front of the hull. The flat plate on the right is the drivers port. Shoot that and you are able to knock outthe driver, gunner and loader in one go. This is a very efficient way to destroy this vehicle. With the F variant, you can use APCBC to instantly one-shot this vehicle. With the G variant, it is more reliable to use AP at ranges over 500m to ensure penetration.
谢尔曼的另一个宿敌，也是一个巨大的威胁。三号突击炮的火炮冲力和四号相同，使用的是长管75毫米坦克炮，但是它没有炮塔，这既是优势也是劣势。没有炮塔意味着它必须调整整辆车来瞄准敌人，但这也意味着它的轮廓较低。突击炮的装甲轮廓也比4号更复杂，有更少的垂直区域。某些区域是倾斜的，很有可能会弹开炮弹。幸运的是，它有一个很大的弱点。在车体的前部有两块平板。右边的平板是驾驶员观察窗。射击它，你就可以一次杀死驾驶员、炮手和装填手。这是摧毁坦克的有效方法。对于F型，你可以立即使用APCBC一发干掉它。对于G型，在超过500米的距离时使用AP以保证更可靠穿深。
译者注：现版本M4谢尔曼的AP全方面弱于APCBC，能别用就别用。
优点和缺点
优点:
Excellent gun depression of -10° plus the angled frontal turret allows it to utilise hills very well
-10°的出色俯角加上前炮塔的角度让它可以很好地利用山丘地形
Great penetration and post-penetration damage when using M61 shells; can frontally penetrate and one-shot most opponents like the Pz.IV F2, Chi-Nu and T-34
M61弹穿深和后效好;可以正面一发干掉大多数对手，如四号坦克F2型, 三式中战车和T-34
Great turret traverse speed allows it to deal with multiple threats easily
优秀的炮塔转速让它能够轻松应对多个威胁
Capable armour when angled and a distance
当有角度或有一定距离时装甲比较靠谱
Adequate top speed allows it to get to positions in time, or to do tactical manoeuvres like flanking
足够的最高速度允许它及时到达位置，或进行战术机动，如绕侧
Pintle-mounted HMG provides an anti-aircraft defence or anti-tank duty against tanks like Marder III
安装在炮塔上的HMG可以对空防御或打像“黄鼠狼”III这种坦克
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
配备一个垂直稳定器，与其他坦克相比，谢尔曼可以在移动中更精确地射击，以及更好地打伸缩炮
缺点:
Large profile and weak side armour; flankers like the Sd.Kfz.234/2 can easily see and penetrate it
轮廓大，侧面装甲薄;绕侧的50炮puma可以轻松发现并淦穿谢尔曼的侧面。
Frontal armour is still inadequate, it will get frontally penetrated and knocked out with a single shot by tanks like Pz.IV F2/G, StuG III F/G or M10
正面装甲仍然不够看，它会被像四号坦克F2型/G型，三号突击炮F型/G型或M10从正面击穿，
The best M61 shell struggles to penetrate heavy targets like KV-1 (ZiS-5), Churchill III or even the T-34 and M10 when angled
最好的M61炮弹很难击穿重型目标，如KV-1 /ZiS-5，“丘吉尔”Mk III，甚至摆了角度的T-34和M10
Trajectory is curved and velocity is low due to its short barrel, thus distant/moving targets are hard to shoot at
由于它的炮管较短，弹道弯曲，初速较低，因此难以命中远距离/移动目标
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
车体转向相当慢，这使其在转弯时变得很笨。此外，狭窄的履带提供了较差的地面支撑力，从而导致越野能力较差。只能在铺设或坚硬的路面上才能跑到最高速度
Roof armour of 19.5 mm thick is vulnerable to airstrikes with AP cannons. For example the widely used M2 Browning
19.5毫米厚的车顶装甲对空中来袭的穿甲弹的防御能力很弱。如广泛使用的M2勃朗宁机枪
