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M26 Pershing vs M36 Jackson

M26 Pershing vs M36 Jackson at a glance — weight 41,900 vs 28,123 kg, top speed 40 vs 48 km/h, range 161 vs 240 km, crew 5 vs 5.

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
M36 Jackson tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M36 Jackson
Specifications
M26 Pershing M36 Jackson
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Tank Destroyer
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer U.S. Army Ordnance U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 2,000 units 1,700 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 28.1 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 161 km 240 km
Length 8.65 m 6.14 m
Width 3.51 m 3.04 m
Height 2.78 m 2.71 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing M36 Jackson
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 M3 90mm 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 GAA V-8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or M36 Jackson?
The M36 Jackson 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 M26 Pershing or M36 Jackson?
The M36 Jackson has a longer operational range at 240 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or M36 Jackson?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the M36 Jackson's 28.1 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or M36 Jackson?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M36 Jackson's 6.14 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and M36 Jackson require?
Both the M26 Pershing and M36 Jackson require a crew of 5.
Which is more expensive, the M26 Pershing or M36 Jackson?
The M26 Pershing is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the M36 Jackson at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or M36 Jackson?
The M26 Pershing has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,700 units of the M36 Jackson.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and M36 Jackson?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the M36 Jackson carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.