M4A2E8 Medium Sherman - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 26.831 W 075° 39.565
18T E 448433 N 5032840
Located in Beechwood Cemetery, this Sherman stands a a memorial at the parking area for Canada's National Military Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMBH9D
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/22/2011
Views: 36
Plaque text reads;
Medium Tank
M4A2E8 Sherman
During the Second World War, The tank used most widely by Canadian and Allied forces was the Sherman. Designed jointly by American and Canadian development teams, nearly 50,000 Shermans were produced in Canada and the United States between 1942 and 1945. Shermans saw action during the Korean War and in the post-war training of the Royal Canadian Amoured Corps.
M4 - Hull model, welded construction
A2 - Engine designation, Twin General Motors diesels
HVSS - Horizontal Volute spring suspension
W - wet storage of ammunition
Weight (fully laden)
34.5 metric tonnes (34 tons)
Crew: 5 men
Armament: 1x76mm gun, 2x30 calibre machine guns, 1x50 calibre machine gun
Maximum Speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Cruising Range: 150 km (100 miles)
Armour: 5-9 cm (2-3.5 in.)
This plaque commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, founded 13 August, 1940.
Location restrictions:
Free to visit, dawn to dusk.
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