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M26 Pershing vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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Specifications
M26 Pershing T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 161 km 450 km
Length 8.65 m 9.00 m
Width 3.51 m 3.30 m
Height 2.78 m 2.39 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp

Overview

The M26 Pershing and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S. Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The M26 Pershing weighs 41.9 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 161 km for the M26 Pershing vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M26 Pershing is armed with a 1 M3 90mm gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M26 Pershing has been produced in 2,000 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Unit cost is $0.083M for the M26 Pershing vs $0.3M for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M26 Pershing entered service 17 years before the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran (1944 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M26 Pershing or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the M26 Pershing at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.