Are T-34 and M4A1 Sherman (Story Mode) the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 5 medium tanks in World of Tanks.

T-34 vs M4A1 Sherman (Story Mode)

Q: Which is better in WoT, T-34 or M4A1 Sherman (Story Mode)?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the T-34 wins 4 categories and the M4 Sherman wins 2. T-34 has the overall stat advantage.

Both T-34 and M4A1 Sherman (Story Mode) are tier 5 medium tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: T-34 wins 4 of 7 categories (M4 Sherman: 2, tied: 1)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	T-34 USSR	M4A1 Sherman (Story Mode) USA	Winner
HP	520	480	T-34
Hull armor	45	50.8	M4 Sherman
Damage	115	115	Tie
Penetration	125	128	M4 Sherman
DPM	1971	1438	T-34
Speed	56	48	T-34
Camo (still)	28.8%	22.6%	T-34

What the numbers say

The T-34 has 40 more HP than the M4 Sherman. Hull armor differs by 5.799999999999997mm at the front (M4 Sherman is thicker). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the T-34 at 1971 (1438 for the other). Top speed differs by 8 km/h (T-34 is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, T-34 or M4A1 Sherman (Story Mode)?

By raw stats alone, the T-34 wins 4 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 2, with 1 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are T-34 and M4 Sherman the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 5 medium tanks.

What about other tier 5 medium tanks?

See the full tier 5 medium tank tier list for all options at this tier.