hull) M4A2 and M4A3 Shermans as well as later M4 Composite hull Shermans (with the big hull hatches). This turret is commonly seen on later (47 deg. This Formations set represents a 75mm turret with the loaders hatch, the wider gun mantlet, the early split commanders cupola, and the high bustle turret profile. Finally, the rear bustle profile was changed from the original, sloping design (about 45 degrees) to a nearly straight design, adding internal space in the turret where the radio is mounted. The commander’s cupola was changed from the split hatch version to the one with single hatch and vision ports to give the commander a better field of view when the tank was buttoned up. So later turrets added an oval hatch above the loader’s head.The use of a wider gun mantlet (known as the M34A1 mantlet) was done to add additional protection to the tank. Not the best arrangement when the tank has been hit. This made egress for the loader difficult since he first had to climb under the gun to get out. The most notable, and visible, changes were the addition of a hatch for the loader, the change to a wider gun mantlet, the switch to a commanders cupola with a single hatch and vision ports, and a change in the profile of the rear of the turret (the bustle).Įarly turrets only had a single, split commanders hatch on the top of the turret.
While the most obvious change was from the 75mm turrets to the 76mm turrets, there were also a number of changes to the 75mm turret.
#M4 sherman commander hatch series#
The Sherman tank went through a series of turrets.
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