The Sherman Jumbo was an upgunned and uparmored version of the mass-produced base Sherman tank.
The M4A3E2 or (76) Sherman Jumbo was designated an assault tank and not a tank destroyer as commonly reported in other sources. It provided applique armor to front and sides of the hull, a standard 75mm main gun and HE (High Explosive) ammunition. Other features included a single-unit differential and drive housing and removed headlights.
The turret system was also completely re-engineered to include a commander's cupola and a loader hatch. Original armament was to be the 76mm main gun but the shell of the 75mm armament proved to be more powerful. Some Sherman Jumbos did see the 76mm main gun mounted to their turrets however.
About 250 of these Sherman versions were produced. Please see the M4 Sherman base entry for more details regarding the Sherman line of tanks and chassis and their impact in the Second World War.
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