T26E5

Modules

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

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VIII	Continental AV-1790-1	704	20		569	45000

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VIII	T26E5	50	30	0		10500	16300

Tier	Radio	Signal Range (m)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	SCR 528AM	745		91	54000

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

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.

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