The M26 Pershing

[Coalcat1]

The M26 Pershing, although only seeing action a few times in WWII, was indisputably the best US tank of WWII. The first production model, the T26E3 was first produced in January 1944. This model mounted the M3 90mm gun, which was very similar to the German KwK 36 88mm gun, as used on the Tiger I. The M3 90mm could fire AP, HE, and HVAP rounds, the latter of which was a threat to the T2. The other version to see combat in WWII was the T261-1 superperishing which mounted T15E1 90mm gun, an improvement on the M3, having a longer barrel and a larger powder charge, being separate from the projectile. This gun could pen. a panther's frontal armor from 2600yds out. I believe that the addition of these tanks would increase the use of US tanks due to us only having the " Tommy Cooker" for our US tanks. I would be fine seeing the T26E3 perked the same as the tiger I, and the T26E1-1 being perked around the same as the Jagdpanther. It would also be nice if HTC would model the extra armor to the T26E1-1 usually had welded on 

Damaged T26 after an 88 round hit its turret.

T26E1-1 before having extra armor welded on.

[Karnak]

Sorry, but way, way down the list.  Much to insignificant to warrant much priority considering some things that are still missing.

[WWhiskey]

My 1st choice,, +1
But I agree that some early war armor is needed as well and probably first

Another idea, a 105mm sherman ,, with HVAP,    Or just some HVAP for the Sherman's we have
Or maybe the m-10 to get the big gun into the game.

[kilo2]

I don't think that's armor welded on by the way. Its portion of track in case they need to repair in the field.

[Coalcat1]

+1 for the 105 Sherman and M10, and yes it was armor, it was welded on steal plates.

[ONTOS]

Oh yea, +1 for the Pershing.

[Ack-Ack]

The other version to see combat in WWII was the T261-1 superperishing which mounted T15E1 90mm gun, an improvement on the M3, having a longer barrel and a larger powder charge, being separate from the projectile. This gun could pen. a panther's frontal armor from 2600yds out.

Only a couple of Super Pershing tanks saw action during the war.  Don't hold your breath seeing it added to the game.

ack-ack

[SmokinLoon]

I dont have the list in front of me, but iirc I think the Pershing is number 80-something on the list to be added to AH.  It is just ahead of Japanese anti-tank suicide squads.

[Butcher]

Think we have a few Shermans that could be added, M4A3E8(76)W "Easy Eight" would be my first for a later war tank. M4A3E8 (105) with 105 howitzer had over 2,000 built.

If anything the  M36 tank destroyer would be nice to wrap up the Americans.

[SmokinLoon]

Think we have a few Shermans that could be added, M4A3E8(76)W "Easy Eight" would be my first for a later war tank. M4A3E8 (105) with 105 howitzer had over 2,000 built.

If anything the  M36 tank destroyer would be nice to wrap up the Americans.

Agreed.  HTC could add 6 to 8 gv's in a heart beat if they would expand the M4 tank chassis and the SdKfz 251 chassis.  Each could provide at least another 3 vehicles. 

[Butcher]

Agreed.  HTC could add 6 to 8 gv's in a heart beat if they would expand the M4 tank chassis and the SdKfz 251 chassis.  Each could provide at least another 3 vehicles. 

I've always wanted the Sdkfz 7/1 and Sdkfz 7/2, both were anti aircraft vehicles, open turrets. While the Osti/wirb were late war as the Skdfz's were, they were heavy halftracks. Maybe they woudl be higher Eny (not likely to be added though).

[lunatic1]

The M26 Pershing, although only seeing action a few times in WWII, was indisputably the best US tank of WWII. The first production model, the T26E3 was first produced in January 1944. This model mounted the M3 90mm gun, which was very similar to the German KwK 36 88mm gun, as used on the Tiger I. The M3 90mm could fire AP, HE, and HVAP rounds, the latter of which was a threat to the T2. The other version to see combat in WWII was the T261-1 superperishing which mounted T15E1 90mm gun, an improvement on the M3, having a longer barrel and a larger powder charge, being separate from the projectile. This gun could pen. a panther's frontal armor from 2600yds out. I believe that the addition of these tanks would increase the use of US tanks due to us only having the " Tommy Cooker" for our US tanks. I would be fine seeing the T26E3 perked the same as the tiger I, and the T26E1-1 being perked around the same as the Jagdpanther. It would also be nice if HTC would model the extra armor to the T26E1-1 usually had welded on 
(Image removed from quote.)
Damaged T26 after an 88 round hit its turret.
(Image removed from quote.)
T26E1-1 before having extra armor welded on.

+1

[SmokinLoon]

I've always wanted the Sdkfz 7/1 and Sdkfz 7/2, both were anti aircraft vehicles, open turrets. While the Osti/wirb were late war as the Skdfz's were, they were heavy halftracks. Maybe they woudl be higher Eny (not likely to be added though).

HTC could easily add in three 251 variants:  
1. the /9 with the short 7.5 cm KwK37 L/24 cannon for killin' towns (fast firing HE like the LVT-4).
2. the /21 with the triple 15mm AAA or triple 20mm AAA. It would be a step between the M16 and wirby.
3. the /22 with the 7.5 cm PaK40 L/46 cannon for tank destroyer duty

It could also add three vehicles based on the M4 chassis:
1. the M7 "Priest".  It would be a good start in using land based arty with "land mode" available.
2. the M4A3 E8
3. the M4A3 E2 (Tiger-like frontal armor, speed = 20 mph, same 76mm gun)

sorry for taking the thread off track...   I still have not found the list yet, but I'm sure we'll see all of the above before we see the M26.  

[Tank-Ace]

I bet HTC would pick either the E2 or the E8 to add, given how similar they would be.

[Vudu15]

Lot of "ifs" "could" and "should" but the real thing is we aren't goin to know, or be told anything till "they" decide "they" are ready to do what "they" want.....which is most likely far and away from what we ask for, for the most part.

I would love to see the pershing in game and I love you guys who know what this "list" holds where is this magic list that ya'll talk about. Karnak that's directed at you HTC might put it in just to spite you.....odds are low but heck not like we really know whats up anyhow.