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Originally Posted by Mikb Not really. The late PzIV was at the limit of its development, overweight and overstressed - the front bogie springs became permanently bowed. Its agility and turret traverse was always inferior to the Sherman's, and in a tight melee the Shermans generally won easily. Plus the 17-pounder's performance equalled or exceeded the Panther's 75mm L/70.
I'd say the Firefly was the poor man's Panther. Or perhaps the thinking man's, in view of the man-hours and resources needed for the latter.
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Which does rather underline that the Sherman is all too often dismissed too easily.
(I like the "thinking man's" comment, I shall use that.)
Cheers,
Adam.