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M26 Pershing vs T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
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Specifications
M26 Pershing T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer U.S. Army Ordnance Pacific Car and Foundry Company
Number produced 2,000 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 86.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 13 km/h
Operational range 161 km 130 km
Length 8.65 m 11.30 m
Width 3.51 m 4.39 m
Height 2.78 m 2.84 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 antichar 105mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Ford V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The M26 Pershing and the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S. Army Ordnance and Pacific Car and Foundry Company respectively.

At 86.0 tons, the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is 2.1x the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing vs 13 km/h for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Operational range is 161 km for the M26 Pershing vs 130 km for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. The M26 Pershing is armed with a 1 M3 90mm gun, while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries a 1 antichar 105mm gun.

The M26 Pershing has been produced in 2,000 units vs 2 for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M26 Pershing is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 13 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M26 Pershing or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M26 Pershing has a longer operational range at 161 km compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is heavier at 86.0 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is longer at 11.30 meters compared to the M26 Pershing's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M26 Pershing has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 2 units of the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries 1 antichar 105mm gun as its main armament.