In the game "World of Tanks" in the American branch of development there are a large number of interesting models that can attract your attention. Naturally, most gamers are trying to get the best tanks of the tenth level, but you can’t do it right away. We'll have to tolerate, and there are such machines of lower levels that can attract your attention. If we are talking specifically about the American branch of development, then immediately you might like the Sherman Jumbo. This is a very impressive model that has an impressive array of benefits. And this article is intended so that you can get acquainted with these advantages, learn how to use them, and then get acquainted with the disadvantages, so that you always have the opportunity to cover them. “Sherman Jumbo” is a modified model of the original “Sherman”, which received stronger armor, thereby filling the most impressive gap of the original, but at the same time there was a noticeable deterioration in terms of speed, which put this tank between medium and heavy.
Tower
First of all, it is worth paying attention to what tower the Sherman Jumbo tank is equipped with. It should be noted right away that this is not a premium model, so absolutely everything can be improved and even needed, including the tower. By default, this machine is equipped with the M4A2E2T110 model, which in itself is not bad, but does not pretend to be something outstanding. Its main advantage is its impressive reservation - on all sides the tower has 152 millimeters of armor. But, as was said earlier, the result was a decrease in other qualities. The weight of the tower exceeded five tons, and with it all the other characteristics were also far from the most impressive. The turning speed of this model is only 32 degrees per second, the viewing range is 330 meters, so you have to put up with some inconveniences. Or you have an alternative - you can choose the model M4A2E2D51080, which has completely different properties. Naturally, it does not solve the problem completely - it just has a thinner layer of armor, amounting to about 65 millimeters. But if you decide on such a desperate step, then in return you get an impressive increase in the speed of rotation of the tower - up to 39 degrees per second, as well as an improved overview - you can see forty meters further. Which of these options to choose for your tank is a matter of personal preference. “Sherman Jumbo” is good in both variations, but it makes no sense to consider a tower without guns separately. Therefore, it is worth taking a look at which guns can be installed on it - and in this regard the second model wins, since it is possible to install more different types of weapons on it.
Base gun
The Sherman Jumbo tank was initially equipped with a 75 mm model M3 gun, which has fairly average performance. Its damage with conventional armor-piercing shells is 110 health units, and this despite the fact that a layer of armor breaks up to 92 millimeters. The caliber shells fired from this gun are capable of inflicting the same damage, but at the same time breaking through armor up to 127 millimeters. As for high-explosive shells, they penetrate only 38 millimeters of armor, but they can inflict up to 175 points of damage. If we talk about the general performance of the gun, then its rate of fire is 15 rounds per minute, and the spread is almost half a meter per hundred meters. The reduction takes 2.1 seconds, which is the best indicator among the tools available for this tank. On the M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo tank, this gun can be mounted on either of the two towers described above.
Second gun
At the sixth level, you will have access to a new weapon - the 76 mm M1A1 cannon. If we talk about the guns that can be installed on the Sherman Jumbo tank, the guide strongly recommends that you think about choosing the second type of turret and the second type of this gun, which will be discussed a bit later. For now, you need to look at what this model has. Damage from shells rose by only five units, but penetration of armor improved significantly - up to 177 millimeters, which are guaranteed by ammunition shells. The rate of fire of this gun is slightly lower than the previous one, in fact, like the information rate, which is 2.3 seconds. The dispersion decreased, but almost imperceptibly - only a couple of hundredths of a meter for every hundred meters of a projectile’s flight. This gun will fit either of the two towers, but if you are interested in more details on how to play Sherman Jumbo, then you should pay attention not to M1A1, but to its modification - M1A2.
Modification of the second gun
So, you should pay special attention to the modification of the second gun, which you can install on the Sherman Jumbo tank. The review of this gun will be short, because in many respects it corresponds to the original. For example, damage and armor penetration do not change for any shells - the most impressive increase is in the rate of fire. If the M1A1 gun can fire 14 rounds per minute, then the M1A2 can make as many as eighteen rounds. At the same time, no extended information is observed, and the spread decreased by another couple of centimeters for every hundred meters. Simply put, this is the same gun, but only much faster firing and a bit more accurate. So if you are thinking about which weapon to use or which tower to install, then you should definitely make a choice in favor of the second tower and the modification of the second gun - you will need the second tower because it is simply impossible to install the first given gun. However, in the “World of Tank” game, “Sherman Jumbo” has another weapon that you can choose if you have the opportunity to acquire cumulative shells.
Premium gun
Separately, it is worth telling about what the premium M4 105 mm gun is, because it is the most powerful of all available for this tank. Only in the first place, pay attention to the fact that it is impossible to use armor-piercing and sub-caliber shells in it - only high-explosive and cumulative shells. Thus, if you are not ready to pour real money into the game, then you should stop at the previous tool described. If you want to buy cumulative shells, you can pierce them with about 100 millimeters of armor - while the damage will be simply amazing, 350 units.
Engine
What else do you need to know about the components of this tank? Naturally, one should not forget about its engine. In total, there are three different options, each of which, unfortunately, has a rather high probability of fire - twenty percent. Engines differ in power - the basic version that you get at the fourth level has a capacity of only 400 horsepower. At the fifth level, you can change it to a more powerful engine with 460 horsepower, but on the seventh level you will have access to a top-end engine that will significantly increase the mobility of your car, since its power will be 520 horsepower. Mobility will be very important for you, as thick armor will not allow you to playfully move around the map. Therefore, any increase in speed and agility will be in your favor.
Chassis
As for the chassis of your tank, in the basic version you are offered a model that has a maximum load of only 34 tons - you can change the model of the chassis already at the sixth level, increasing the load to almost 39 tons. In addition, your tank’s turning speed will also increase. In the basic version, it rotates thirty degrees in one second, and the improvement will increase this speed to 32 degrees per second - the increase is not very big, but even small things are important in battle.
Radio station
In the basic version, you get a standard radio station that has a communication range of less than 400 meters. Naturally, you can play with it, but still not as pleasant as with more powerful equipment. If you can develop to the ninth level and continue to use this tank model, you can purchase a special radio station for it, the communication range of which is more than six hundred meters. This will allow you to interact much more effectively with your partners - you will be able to spotlight even very distant opponents, allowing your heavy tanks and artillery to make the main blow while you cover the attack. Simply put, if you are wondering about which is better - “Sherman” or “Sherman Jumbo”, the answer here is unequivocal. An advanced model has certain advantages that can become key - they will be discussed later.
Advantages
There are many different instructions on how to play Sherman Jumbo - from Jov and other famous Internet “tankers”. If you collect all the main advantages that leading gamers indicate in their manuals, then you can highlight some of the advantages of this tank, which can help you succeed in the game. First of all, it is worth noting the excellent reservation of the tower already in the basic version of the tank, as well as a thick layer of frontal armor - all this will help you withstand the attack of any enemy. The fast-firing and accurate top gun allows you to confidently attack the enemy, regardless of what role you play in the team.
disadvantages
Advantages - this is a very important element in the analysis of the tank, but the disadvantages are even more important. You should know the disadvantages of your model in order to always remember them and act in accordance with them, covering them from the enemy. The main disadvantage of this tank is its low speed - a consequence of noticeably thickened armor. So you have to think over a strategy with an eye on this shortcoming or install a top-end tower that will increase your mobility, but reduce the thickness of the armor. Unfortunately, there is no ideal, so you just have to choose the option that is more suitable for your style of play.
Battle use
This tank can perfectly cope with two key roles - attack aircraft and support fighter. If you want to be in the assault group, then you need a base tower with thick armor and a 105-mm gun - you need to focus on close combat. Thus, you sacrifice mobility and firing range for the sake of stability and increased firepower. If you want to carry out support functions, then you should choose a top tower and install a modified top 76 mm gun on it, so you can save a good reservation and get the opportunity to cover comrades from medium and long range.