The M26 Pershing was developed at the end of WWII as the successor of the M4 Sherman. Weighing in at 46 tons with 127mm of armor, excellent agility and a 90mm M3 gun for its punch, the Pershing was a tank capable of standing up to the Panthers and Tiger I's. At the start of the Korean War the M26 was sent to combat the Soviet built T-34/85s. The M26 became the model for designing the M46, M48 and M60 tanks.
Crew:
5 (3 in turret – 2 in hull)
Weight:
41.23 tons
Length:
28 ft. 4 in.
Width:
11ft. 6 in.
Height:
9 ft 1 in.
Armament:
90 mm M3 gun, 2 X .30 MG (1 co-ax, 1 bow) 1 X .50 AA
Armor:
12.5 mm – 112.5 mm (on gun shield)
Powerplant:
V8 500 hp Ford GAN petrol
Maximum speed:
30 mph
Range:
100 miles
