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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: 1Cane on February 19, 2018, 12:16:16 PM
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American heavy tank saw combat in the European arena
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From Wikipedia:
Intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, the prolonged time of development meant that only a small number saw combat in the European theater, most notably in the 9th Armored Division's dramatic dash to take the Ludendorff Bridge during the Battle of Remagen. Based on the criteria of firepower, mobility, and protection, R. P. Hunnicutt ranked the Pershing second, behind the German Panther medium tank, but ahead of the Tiger I heavy tank.[2] In service during the Korean War, the M26 outmatched the T-34-85 in terms of firepower and protection...
Was thinking too it might be time for some British armor? Maybe a Challenger or Comet?
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Just want something that will go toe to toe with a tiger. It would certainly make the Allied vs Axis more even. :x
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+1 on the Pershing. Perked of course. Would counter the Tiger AND Panther armor threats nicely.
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You could also perk the Super Pershing as high as the Tiger II and the regular Pershing the same as the Tiger.
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You could also perk the Super Pershing as high as the Tiger II and the regular Pershing the same as the Tiger.
Uh oh... :uhoh You just HAD to mention the Super Pershing, didn't you? :noid
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Super Pershing.. Just put a boxing glove at the end of the barrel and you could knock your opponents from 1500 yards.
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American heavy tank saw combat in the European arena
not enough
The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank/medium tank[1] of the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War I. It was briefly used in the final months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.
Intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, the prolonged time of development meant that only a small number saw combat in the European theater, most notably in the 9th Armored Division's dramatic dash to take the Ludendorff Bridge during the Battle of Remagen. Based on the criteria of firepower, mobility, and protection, R. P. Hunnicutt ranked the Pershing second, behind the German Panther medium tank, but ahead of the Tiger I heavy tank.[2] In service during the Korean War, the M26 outmatched the T-34-85 in terms of firepower and protection, but was challenged by the hilly and muddy terrain, and as a result was withdrawn in 1951 in favor of its improved derivative, the M46 Patton, which had a considerably more powerful and reliable engine as well as an advanced and improved suspension to better meet the demands of the specific terrain it operated in.[3] The lineage of the M26 continued with the M47 Patton, and was reflected in the new designs of the later M48 Patton and M60 Patton.
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A Pershing tank of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War in 1950.
Type
Heavy tank/Medium tank
Place of origin
United States
Service history
In service
1945early 1950s
Wars
World War II, Korean War
Production history
Designed
19421944
Manufacturer
Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant
Fisher Tank Arsenal
Unit cost
$83,273
Produced
19441945
No. built
2,212
Specifications
Weight
46 short tons (41.7 t)
Length
20 ft 9.5 in (6.337 m) (turret facing aft)
28 ft 4.5 in (8.649 m) (turret facing forward)
Width
11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Height
9 ft 1.5 in (2.78 m)
Crew
5 (Commander, Gunner, loader, driver, co-driver)
Armor
T26E3
Upper hull = 102 mm
Lower hull and turret sides= 76 mm
Hull sides = 5075 mm
Main
armament
90 mm Gun M3
70 rounds
Secondary
armament
2ื Browning .30-06
5,000 rounds
1ื Browning .50 cal.
550 rounds
Engine
Ford GAF; 8-cylinder, gasoline
450500 hp (340370 kW)
Power/weight
11.9 hp (8.9 kW) /tonne
Suspension
torsion bar
Operational
range
100 mi (160 km)
:joystick:
wait what it had a Ford engine?
+1000
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I asked for a M-36 and we still don't have it