M4A1 Revalorisé
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? | The M4A1 Revalorisé (improved/upgraded) was a French project to up-gun the M4 Sherman. This was done by mounting a 105mm L/51 onto the T23 model turret of a M4A1. The turret required a large counterweight added to the rear, as well as a large muzzle brake and new low pressure HEAT ammunition for the cannon to function. | + | The M4A1 Revalorisé (improved/upgraded) was a French project to up-gun the M4 Sherman. This was done by mounting a 105mm L/51 onto the T23 model turret of a M4A1. The turret required a large counterweight added to the rear, as well as a large muzzle brake and new low pressure HEAT ammunition for the cannon to function. The 105mm L/51 mounted on the Revalorisé is a shortened version of the 105mm CN 105-57 mounted on the AMX-30. The gun was vastly different from the old 105mm M4 howitzer, and fired HEAT rounds at over 900 m/s. | |
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? | Eventually this led to The Sherman M-50 and the Sherman M-51, both known abroad as the Super Sherman that served with the Israel Defense Forces from the mid-1950s to early 1980s taking after the French Revalorisé. These conversions were all done in Israel using guns purchased from France, aside from the initial M4A1 Revalorisé that was produced in France. The M-51 was also referred to as the Isherman (i.e. Israeli Sherman). However, the designations "Super Sherman" and "Isherman" were never used by the Israeli Defense Forces. The tank never served in combat for France and the number of vehicles created is unknown. | + | Eventually this led to The Sherman M-50 and the Sherman M-51, both known abroad as the Super Sherman that served with the Israel Defense Forces from the mid-1950s to early 1980s taking after the French Revalorisé. These conversions were all done in Israel using guns purchased from France, aside from the initial M4A1 Revalorisé that was produced in France. In addition to mounting the guns and modifying the turrets, Israel also converted these M4A1 Shermans to use the HVSS suspension, replacing the outdated and less efficient VVSS. They also replaced the original engines with the much more efficient 460hp Cummins VT8-460 diesel engine. The M-51 was also referred to as the Isherman (i.e. Israeli Sherman). However, the designations "Super Sherman" and "Isherman" were never used by the Israeli Defense Forces. The tank never served in combat for France and the number of vehicles created is unknown. | |
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M4A1 Revalorisé
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6,400 Cost |
1400280 HP Hit Points |
35/40.217.41/40.2 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
550550 hp Engine Power |
40/16 km/h Speed Limit |
4040 deg/s Traverse |
15.7131.59 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
63.5/63.5/63.563.5/63.5/63.5 mm Turret Armor |
APCR/HEAT/HE
APCR/HEAT/HE Shells |
580/4800/0
580/4800/0 Shell Cost |
390/390/480390/390/480 HP Damage |
200/250/53200/250/53 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
4.69 r/m Standard Gun ▲
4.69 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1829.1 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1829.1 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.35 m With 50% Crew: 0.434 m ▲
0.35 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.434 m |
s 2.4 s 2.4 Aim time |
4242 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+15°-10°/+15° Elevation Arc |
5151 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1515 % Chance of Fire |
m 390 m 390 View Range |
m 750 m 750 Signal Range |
VIII
6400
The M4A1 Revalorisé is a French tier 8 premium medium tank.
In the 1950s, the M4 Sherman of various modifications was supplied to France as part of MDAP. French design bureaus started modernizing the vehicle with the goal of improving its firepower. This initiative was followed by a modernization program for the Israel Defense Forces (Sherman M51). The tank never saw service in France. The number of prototypes built is unknown.
At first glance, it's basically just an M4 Sherman with a bigger gun, painted in French colours, and bumped up three tiers. But it's a lot more complicated than that. When its strengths and weaknesses are well-understood, the M4A1 Revalorisé can become a rather effective tank hunter in Tier VIII, and even Tier IX games.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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VIII | 105 mm D. 1504 L/51 | 200/250/53 | 390/390/480 | 4.69 | 0.35 | 2.4 | 2500 | 120000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | Continental R975 | 550 | 15 | 550 | 13500 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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VIII | M4A1 Revalorisé | 40.2 | 40 | B/2 | 8000 | 30000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Default ammo is APCR, giving high shell velocity, expect some bounces however.
- Decent accuracy when fully aimed.
- Good gun depression.
- Good view range.
- Best alpha damage (along with the T-34-3) of all Tier 8 premium medium tanks.
Cons:
- Tall silhouette with no armor and pretty low camo values.
- Long reload speed.
- Vulnerable ammo rack and frontal transmission.
- Mediocre mobility.
- Premium HEAT is lacking in penetration and compares somewhat poorly to APCR.
Performance
One could compare this vehicle to the British Tier 6 Sherman Firefly, as the Revalorisè is also an M4 variant equipped with a larger gun. The similarities end here however, as this tank's gun is the exact opposite of the British 17 Pdr. - massive, with a very high damage per shot, and with a glacial reload speed. It also benefits from good gun handling and great gun depression (similar to American tanks).
The gun's behaviour, lack of armor and mediocre mobility make this tank best played as support, firing from the second line, or a sniper thanks to its very high shell velocity and decent accuracy. Do note however that the default ammo is APCR, which has worse normalization than AP and so struggles more against sloped armor, and that the penetration is not that great either.
Always try to minimize exposure by making use of cover (be it scenery or even allied tanks) and abuse your gun depression, and never try to brawl as the Revalorisè has no armor and takes well over ten seconds to reload between shots. Also, try to let the gun fully aim before firing, again due to the very long reload time.
Early Research
None required, this is a premium tank
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
* The Continental R975 engine is considerably more powerful than it is in real life, with 550 horsepower compared to the historical 350-400.