| M26 Pershing |
| M26 Pershing Heavy Tank Crew: 5 Armament: one 90mm gun, one .50cal mg, two .30cal mg's Armor: 102mm maximum, 13mm minimum Weight: 41,900 kg Performance: 30 mph road speed, 100 miles range History: In service with US army 1945 While many believed that by 1943, the Sherman would carry the allies through the rest of the war, others saw the need for a heavier more capable main battle tank, a tank that could compete with German Panthers and Tigers. Many different models made the prototype stage, featuring many different armaments. They varied from 76mm guns to 105mm guns. Eventually a compromise was reached with the 90mm gun. The Pershing had decent armor, and a powerful gun, and was really the only American tank that could match up to the best the Germans had. Unfortunately few made it to Europe in time to make a difference in the war, although those few that did reach the front proved themselves useful in tackling the fleeting remains of the German panzer force. |
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