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M10 Wolverine vs M26 Pershing

M10 Wolverine tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M10 Wolverine
M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
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Specifications
M10 Wolverine M26 Pershing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Tank Destroyer Main Battle Tank
Type Tank Destroyer Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance U.S. Army Ordnance
Number produced 5,000 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 29.0 tons 41.9 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 40 km/h
Operational range 322 km 161 km
Length 6.00 m 8.65 m
Width 3.05 m 3.51 m
Height 2.50 m 2.78 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M10 Wolverine M26 Pershing
Main armament 1 M7 76.2mm gun 1 M3 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine General Motors S6-71 Diesel Engines (x2) with 375 hp each Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The M10 Wolverine is a Tank Destroyer, while the M26 Pershing is a Main Battle Tank.

The M10 Wolverine weighs 29.0 tons vs 41.9 tons for the M26 Pershing. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M10 Wolverine vs 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing. Operational range is 322 km for the M10 Wolverine vs 161 km for the M26 Pershing. The M10 Wolverine is armed with a 1 M7 76.2mm gun, while the M26 Pershing carries a 1 M3 90mm gun.

The M10 Wolverine has been produced in 5,000 units vs 2,000 for the M26 Pershing. Unit cost is $0.048M for the M10 Wolverine vs $0.083M for the M26 Pershing. The M10 Wolverine entered service 2 years before the M26 Pershing (1942 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M10 Wolverine or M26 Pershing?
The M10 Wolverine is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M26 Pershing's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M10 Wolverine or M26 Pershing?
The M10 Wolverine has a longer operational range at 322 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M10 Wolverine or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the M10 Wolverine's 29.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M10 Wolverine or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M10 Wolverine's 6.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M10 Wolverine and M26 Pershing require?
Both the M10 Wolverine and M26 Pershing require a crew of 5.
Which is more expensive, the M10 Wolverine or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the M10 Wolverine at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M10 Wolverine or M26 Pershing?
The M10 Wolverine has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M10 Wolverine and M26 Pershing?
The M10 Wolverine is armed with 1 M7 76.2mm gun while the M26 Pershing carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.