Sherman V 

Type: Medium tank

Nationality: USA

The lack of engine Continental forced the American to use a Chrysler engine in the version M4A4 of the Sherman. This was in fact the aggregation of the five engines of automobiles ! To fit that cumbersome device, the hull of the tank had to be lengthened by 6 inch. Dubbed Sherman V by the British
Identification: With its cast turret and welded hull, it is very similar to most of other sherman versions. Yet, it is possible to tell it apart thanks to the lengthened hull: the bogies are separated by two track elements (one in the previous models) and the idler is more to the rear of the tank. There is a projection on the engine top behind the turret, more on the rear than on the models M4 and M4A2.
The M4A4 was the sole Sherman series which kept a front hull with three parts bolted together, while the last models of all other series exchanged it for an unique cast piece in the course of the production.
Built by N/A
Other designation(s): M4A4 (Sherman)
Based on: Sherman

Early production model of the M4A4. Notice the front protection in three bolted pieces. All other series ended up with a unique cast piece whereas the M4A4 retained that layout.