While the Heavy Tank, M26 only saw limited service during World War II, it proved to be a potent combination of armour protection and firepower, with only two Pershings being lost in action - both to German 88 mm guns (on a Tiger I and a Nashorn, respectively).
The Pershing was used until 1969 in the Belgian army, having served a full quarter of a century.
| Heavy Tank, M26 "Pershing" | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew (total) | 5 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Weight | 41.7 t |
| Length | 8.79 m |
| Width | 3.5 m |
| Height | 2.77 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (max) | 102 mm |
| Performance | |
| Speed (max) | 32 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | 90 mm Gun, M3 (1) |
| Secondary weapon |
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