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Grizzly Mk. I

The Grizzly Mk. I was a Canadian-built Sherman variant from 1943, featuring reinforced armour, CDP tracks, and other local modifications. Only 188 were made before cancellation in 1944.

Used mainly for training, anti-aircraft prototypes, and APC conversions, the Canadian War Museum’s restored Grizzly also appeared in the television show, Band of Brothers.

Maximum speed: 39 km/h
Used by Canada: 1943 to 1955
Crew: 5
Armour: up to 75 mm
Weight: 30 tonnes
Armament: 75 mm M3 L/40 main gun, and .30 and .50 calibre machine guns