M4 Sherman series Engine deck armor

Has anyone more info on the engine deck of the Shermans, or even one itself?
For what i have found is that the mainplate (except for the M4A3, as it doesnt have it, but the smaller end plate) are interchagable, the manual of the M4A4 sayes 1/2 inch for roof (back)
And i got 2 pictures from the plate of an M4A1 where the retractable handle sits, also confirming 0.5 inch or 12,7mm thickness.

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M4 Engine Deck
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The cut out part is the handle at the (from the perspective) front left and right the little handles.

While in game the deck plate is on some tanks 19-25mm thick.

Did you just vandalize a historical piece just to measure the thickness of its armor?

That wasnt me and that was cut out cince it was rusted through, they replaced it with a new plate with handle.
It comes from a restauration.

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Lol, I knew you wouldn’t do that, I was just kidding :P