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The sherman tank was constantly upgraded throughout it's service history. With several variants in service simultaneously.

During WW2

Originally intended for infantry support it used a medium (relative to it's time) velocity 75mm.

A low velocity 105mm howitzer.

A high velocity 76mm anti tank gun.

A high pressure flamethrower.

A high velocity 17 pounder anti tank gun.

After WW2

Israel upgraded shermans with high velocity 75mm and high velocity 105mm guns.

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