T26E5

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T26E5

9 700

Crew:

Commander
Radio Operator
Driver
Gunner
Loader

Advantages:

Good penetration on standard APCR ammunition
High rate of fire with good DPM
Gun mantlet is large and 279mm thick
Good gun depression
High ammo capacity

Disadvantages:

Frontal hull and turret cheek armor is badly angled and unreliable
Low Alpha damage compared to other same tier heavy tanks
Premium ammunition doesn''t provide noticeable penetration boost
Poor accuracy compared to other tier 8 heavy tanks
Feels sluggish despite good power-to-weight ratio

Tank description:

The T26E5 is an American tier 8 premium heavy tank.Successful combat use of the assault M4A3E2 tank with enhanced armor spurred the decision to create a similar modification of the M26. Chrysler started production of the improved vehicles in July 1945. Trials revealed that it was necessary to reduce its off-road speed to avoid damage to the suspension. A total of 27 vehicles were manufactured to take part in trials and experiments.

Successful combat use of the assault M4A3E2 tank with enhanced armor spurred the decision to create a similar modification of the M26. Chrysler started production of the improved vehicles in July 1945. Trials revealed that it was necessary to reduce its off-road speed to avoid damage to the suspension. A total of 27 vehicles were manufactured to take part in trials and experiments.