T26E5
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T26E5
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[Client Values; Actual values in
8,700  Cost |
| 1500340 HP Hit Points |
| 46.4/5024.41/50 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Driver
- Gunner
- Radio Operator
- Loader
| 704704 hp Engine Power |
| 40.2/15 km/h Speed Limit |
| 3030 deg/s Traverse |
| 15.1728.84 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
| YesYes Pivot |
| // mm Hull Armor |
| 190.5/114.3/127190.5/114.3/127 mm Turret Armor |
APCR/APCR/HE
APCR/APCR/HE Shells |
255/4400/255
255/4400/255 Shell Cost |
| 240/240/320240/240/320 HP Damage |
| 230/259/45230/259/45 mm Penetration |
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8.33 r/m ▲
8.33 r/m Standard Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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1999.2 ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1999.2 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
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0.38 m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.471 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.471 m |
| 2.3 s 2.3 s Aim time |
| 2525 deg/s Turret Traverse |
| 360° Gun Arc |
| -10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
| 7070 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| 2020 % Chance of Fire |
| 390 m 390 m View Range |
| 745 m 745 m Signal Range |
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The T26E5 is an American tier 8 premium heavy tank.
Successful combat use of the assault M4A3E2 tank with enhanced armor spurred the decision to create a similar modification of the M26. Chrysler started production of the improved vehicles in July 1945. Trials revealed that it was necessary to reduce its off-road speed to avoid damage to the suspension. A total of 27 vehicles were manufactured to take part in trials and experiments.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Guns
| Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price (  )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | 90 mm Gun T7E1 | 230/259/45 | 240/240/320 | 8.33 | 0.38 | 2.3 | 975 | 100000 |
Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | Continental AV-1790-1 | 704 | 20 | 569 | 45000 |
Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIII | T26E5 | 50 | 30 | 0 | 10500 | 16300 |
Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | SCR 528AM | 745 | 91 | 54000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good standard penetration
- Thick, well armored gun mantlet
- Great gun depression
- Decent top speed and reverse speed
- Good viewrange
Cons:
- Small gun caliber, poor alpha damage and DPM
- Poor gun handling for a 90mm gun
- Limited penetration boost from premium ammunition
- Hull armor is rather weak for a heavy tank
- High ground resistance, sluggish mobility
Performance
The T26E5 is basically an up-armored M26 Pershing labeled as a heavy tank. Turret armor on the T26E5 is thinner than on the T34 and T32, but is still strong enough to bounce many lower and same tier guns, and its small profile will frustrate attackers trying to dig it out of a defensive position from a distance. The hull armor is thicker than on the T32 and T34, but ultimately weaker than the T32's because of flatter angles. The machinegun port and large lower front plate of the T26E5 are glaring weaknesses that make it vulnerable to even tier 6 guns, regardless of angle.
The 230mm of penetration allows the T26E5 to retain some fighting potential even in tier 9 and 10 games. Do note, however, that it fires APCR as both standard and premium ammunition types, so be aware of its unique properties compared to AP rounds. While the accuracy is largely improved over the T32, it is still far from that of German and British heavies, so allow the to gun aim fully for the best chance of hitting enemy weak spots. The short reload-time allows this tank to comfortably trade fire with most mediums of the same tier. This also means it can whittle down heavy tanks with slower reload-times, though trading fire with other heavies is still a risky proposition because of your inferior alpha damage.
The 704 horsepower engine provides the T26E5 with an excellent specific power of 15.17, allowing it to accelerate better than many other tier 8 heavies. Terrain resistances and hull traverse are poor, preventing you from outmaneuvering medium tanks in spite of your otherwise competitive acceleration.
Although its stats look impressive, and it has received very favourable reviews, the T26E5 suffers from being a compromise design even more than most American tanks and can struggle to find a role on the battlefield. Unlike the Sherman Jumbo, which it resembles in concept, the T26E5 cannot lead assaults, even when it is high tier. Its armour, though better than that of the Pershing, is not strong enough to bounce the shells of other heavy tanks reliably. At the same time, its mobility, though decent, is not good enough to manoeuver against medium tanks. The alternative, fighting from a distance, is not viable owing to the low accuracy of the gun. As result of these limitations, the T26E5 does not do well on its own, especially when confronted with multiple opponents. In particular when in tier 9 and 10 games, your role is limited to supporting top tier vehicles while avoiding incoming fire as much as possible.
Early Research
As this is a premium tank, research not required.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
- A 6 inch thick UFP positioned at 46.5 degrees
- A 4 inch thick LFP positioned at 54 degrees
- An 11 inch thick unsloped gun mantlet
- Increased equilibrator capacity
- Increased thickness of the front turret ring splash guard
- Decreased width of the rear portion of the hull escape hatch doors to eliminate a turret weak spot
The weight of the vehicle increased to 107,000 pounds, and ground pressure grew to 12.1 psi. The vehicle was thought to be capable of speeds that could seriously damage the two front bogies on rough terrain, and modifications to the shock absorbers, torsion bars, and wheel bearings were designed, just in case. However, these changes did not make it to the production line, as it was decided to perform them on an individual basis.
These changes made the tank unwieldy. The only bridge capable of carrying it would be the M4 Floating Bridge, at a current speed of less than 5 miles per hour. The bridge, only 148 inches wide, could not safely accommodate a T26E5 when extended track connectors were uses. The first T26E5 was built and delivered to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in July of 1945, with the other 26 being finished in August. The tanks were later used as test vehicles against newer HEAT and HVAP shells.
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
The T26E5 was actually armed with the 90 mm M3 gun.
- The T7E1 gun designation does not exist. It was only known as T7. The weapon itself was actually the main armament of the T25. Its configuration on the T26E5 is fake.
- Uses the same gun as the T25 Pilot Number 1, yet the penetration values are inconsistent.
- Historical Ford GAF engine is missing.
- The Continental AV-1790 is actually the historical engine of the M26E2/M46. Its configuration on the T26E5 is also fake.
