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M26 Pershing vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M26 Pershing vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 41,900 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 40 vs 50 km/h, range 161 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
M26 Pershing T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S. Army Ordnance Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 2,000 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 161 km 400 km
Length 8.65 m 9.00 m
Width 3.51 m 3.27 m
Height 2.78 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M26 Pershing's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M26 Pershing or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M26 Pershing's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M26 Pershing or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the M26 Pershing at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.