M4A1 Revalorisé
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? | | | + | |Also known as "ISherman (Israeli Sherman, as it was the basis of Israeli M-50/M-51 Sherman)", Super Sherman, or M4A1 "Ravioli" (or other names that resembles word "Revalorise"). 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. | |
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? | * | + | * Good alpha damage and accuracy, decent gun handling | |
? | * Decent | + | * Standard ammo is APCR with great shell velocity | |
? | * Good | + | * Great gun depression | |
? | + | * Decent base viewrange | ||
? | + | * Good credit earner and not too expensive to purchase | ||
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? | * | + | * No effective armor and bad camouflage values | |
? | * | + | * Low DPM and rate of fire | |
? | * | + | * Low penetration | |
? | * Very | + | * Very low engine module health, will be damaged/destroyed often | |
? | * | + | * Low top speed | |
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+ | 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). | |||
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+ | 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. The armor penetration of 200mm is above average among medium tanks but poor among tier 8 tanks that fight long range. | |||
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+ | 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. | |||
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|InTheGame_research= | |InTheGame_research= | |||
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None required, this is a premium tank | None required, this is a premium tank | |||
|InTheGame_equipment= | |InTheGame_equipment= | |||
? | Medium-Caliber Tank Gun Rammer, Enhanced Gun Laying Drive, | + | Medium-Caliber Tank Gun Rammer, Enhanced Gun Laying Drive, Coated Optics, Vertical Stabilizer, Improved Ventilation Class 2 | |
|External_Reviews= | |External_Reviews= | |||
+ | {{#ev:youtube|RwqYNeFocBs}} | |||
|History= | |History= | |||
? | The M4A1 Revalorisé was a French project to up gun the M4 Sherman. 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. 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. | + | 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. 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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+ | HEAT is actually the standard ammunition of the 105 mm D. 1504 gun. Other historical ammunition types were smoke, HE and APFSDS. The APCR round is fake. | |||
+ | * The HEAT round is considerably weaker than in reality, with only 250 mm of penetration compared to the historical 360. | |||
+ | * "Revalorisé" was affixed to any Sherman tank that was upgraded by the French. A more accurate name would be "M4A1 canon de 105mm L51", or M-51 prototype. | |||
+ | * The M4A1 Revalorisé was only intended for export, evolving into the [https://console.worldoftanks.com/en/encyclopedia/vehicles/france/F73_M4A1_M51/ M-51 Sherman] in Israeli service. The M-51 can only be found on the console version of World of Tanks. | |||
+ | * The Continental R975 engine is considerably more powerful than it is in real life, with 550 horsepower compared to the historical 350-400. | |||
+ | * Smoke dischargers are visible on both sides of the turret but there is no option to use them. | |||
+ | * Due to the lack of multi-turret controls in Word of Tanks, the turret-mounted [[Gun/USA#Browning MG caliber .50 HB, M2|12.7 mm Browning machine gun]] is unusable and only worsens the M4A1's tall silhouette. | |||
+ | * The Revalorisé is essentially the same tank as the [[M4 Sherman]] (apart from the gun), the American equivalent of the M4A1. However, even though the Revalorisé is heavier as a result of the larger gun and counterweight, its view range, engine power, hull traverse and turret traverse are superior to the M4. | |||
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? | File:M51-Isherman-latrun-1.jpg{{!}}Sherman M-51. | + | File:M51-Isherman-latrun-1.jpg{{!}}An Israeli Sherman M-51. | |
+ | File:Prototype_M-51.jpg{{!}}A prototype M4A1 Revalorisé | |||
+ | File:M4A1_Revalorise_Hunnicutt.png{{!}}Information of the M4A1 Revalorisé, from Hunnicutt | |||
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|Ref_references= | |Ref_references= | |||
|Ref_sources= | |Ref_sources= | |||
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+ | * Sherman: A History of the American Medium Tank – Hunnicutt | |||
+ | * Warmachines No. 10: IDF Tiran 4, Tiran 5, Tiran 6 – Michael Mass | |||
+ | * Chariots of the Desert – David Eshel | |||
+ | * Armored Corps (1968 IDF memory book on armor in the Six Days War) | |||
|Ref_links= | |Ref_links= | |||
* https://ritastatusreport.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-m4a1-revalorise-and-names-of.html | * https://ritastatusreport.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-m4a1-revalorise-and-names-of.html | |||
+ | * https://www.chars-francais.net/2015/index.php/9-archives/de-1945-1990/1725-sherman-revalorises | |||
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M4A1 Revalorisé
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[Client Values; Actual values in
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.
Also known as "ISherman (Israeli Sherman, as it was the basis of Israeli M-50/M-51 Sherman)", Super Sherman, or M4A1 "Ravioli" (or other names that resembles word "Revalorise"). 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 ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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:
- Good alpha damage and accuracy, decent gun handling
- Standard ammo is APCR with great shell velocity
- Great gun depression
- Decent base viewrange
- Good credit earner and not too expensive to purchase
Cons:
- No effective armor and bad camouflage values
- Low DPM and rate of fire
- Low penetration
- Very low engine module health, will be damaged/destroyed often
- Low top speed
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. The armor penetration of 200mm is above average among medium tanks but poor among tier 8 tanks that fight long range.
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
External Reviews and Opinions
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
HEAT is actually the standard ammunition of the 105 mm D. 1504 gun. Other historical ammunition types were smoke, HE and APFSDS. The APCR round is fake.
- The HEAT round is considerably weaker than in reality, with only 250 mm of penetration compared to the historical 360.
- "Revalorisé" was affixed to any Sherman tank that was upgraded by the French. A more accurate name would be "M4A1 canon de 105mm L51", or M-51 prototype.
- The M4A1 Revalorisé was only intended for export, evolving into the M-51 Sherman in Israeli service. The M-51 can only be found on the console version of World of Tanks.
- The Continental R975 engine is considerably more powerful than it is in real life, with 550 horsepower compared to the historical 350-400.
- Smoke dischargers are visible on both sides of the turret but there is no option to use them.
- Due to the lack of multi-turret controls in Word of Tanks, the turret-mounted 12.7 mm Browning machine gun is unusable and only worsens the M4A1's tall silhouette.
- The Revalorisé is essentially the same tank as the M4 Sherman (apart from the gun), the American equivalent of the M4A1. However, even though the Revalorisé is heavier as a result of the larger gun and counterweight, its view range, engine power, hull traverse and turret traverse are superior to the M4.