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The Pershing was capable of destroying a Tiger. The Tiger would also have been capable of destroying a Pershing, though. There was a report of a Pershing destroying a King Tiger, although the validity of this report tends to be questioned, as King Tigers were not believed to have been in that area.
Shots by the Pershing can not penetrate the Tiger's front hull and turret armor at anything but point-blank range (well under 100m). The Pershing can penetrate the lower hull side armor and hull rear armor relatively easily at longer distances (up to 500m +). Conversely, the Tiger's 88m high-velocity gun can kill a Pershing from any side at distances well over 1000m.
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What were all 3 US medium tanks of World War 2?
The M3 Lee (Grant), M4 Sherman, and the M26 Pershing (reclassified as a heavy tank, and then reclassified again as a medium tank).
What casualties did the Pershing tank cause?
During WWII, the M26 Pershing gave a good account of itself, being the only American tank that could reliably knock out the German Panther and Tiger tanks at most ranges. However, only about 200 were deployed to Europe and 12 to the Pacific before the war ended. Notable successes of the M26 in WWII included: - Two Tiger I tanks and one Panther tank destroyed at a range of 1,000 yards by 3rd Armored division Pershings (unknown date) - One Tiger I destroyed at 900 yards and two Panzer IVs destroyed at 1,200 yards on February 27, 1945 Battle of Cologne: - One Panther tank destroyed by a Pershing at close range (this was recorded on video and can be watched on YouTube) - Three Tiger Is and a Panzer IV destroyed outside the city Remagen: Pershing tanks lead the way in the capture of that city and in the securing of the Allies' first bridgehead over the Rhine there. Super Pershing: In order to further increase the Pershing's effectiveness, the US developed the prototype "Super-Pershing" model with thicker armor and a more powerful 90 mm gun, which saw combat in Europe. Super Pershing apparently knocked out a few German tanks, but is most famous for destroying a King Tiger (Tiger II) tank, as well as a Panther, in a duel outside Dessau, Germany in April 1945. The real contribution of the M26 was during the Korean War, where it faced the formidable Soviet made T-34-85 (as well as a small number of Josef Stalin II tanks). The T-34-85 was at a disadvantage against the Pershing, as it could not penetrate the Pershing's armor at all but the closest ranges, while the Pershing's gun could not only pierce the T-34's armor, but send a shell completely through the front of the tank and out the back end. - The US estimated its tanks destroyed 97 T-34s in Korea, and a further 18 'probable' kills in 119 tank vs tank battles. - Of this number, Pershings were involved in 32 percent of the battles, and its direct successor, the M46 Patton, was involved in another 10 percent.
What is a m26 perishing heavy tank?
A M26 Perishing was a great tank used during world war 2 a tiger could kill it and a perishing could kill a tiger.I think it got it's name from what it does perish people from the Earth.
What tanks were used in the Korean war?
US M4 & M26 Pershing & M46 Patton. The M46 was an upgraded M26. Both the M26 & M47 had 90mm main guns. The US also used the M24 Chaffee light tank. All but the M46 Patton were WWII left over tanks. The North Koreans used the Soviet T34 medium tank (also a left over from WWII).
How thick was the pershing tanks armor?
The M26 Pershing tank had armor 102 mm thick on the front of the hull, and 76 mm thick on the sides of the hull. The turret was protected by 102 mm of armor (the same as the hull), while the mantlet (gun shield) for the 90 mm main gun was up to 114 mm thick. The M26 Pershing was one of the only Allied tanks during WWII with thick enough armor to take a direct hit from the German 8.8 cm anti-tank gun and survive.
Was the American M26 Pershing super heavy tank successful when it went up against the Italian and German and other axis super heavy tanks in World War 2?
First off, the M26 was not considered a "super heavy" tank, it was considered just a heavy until it was reclassified as a medium with the introduction of the M103 after the war. By the same token, the Germans and Italians did not actually field any super heavy tanks either- in fact, the Italians didn't really have any true heavy tanks, just medium and smaller.The M26 didn't really see action against Italian tanks- the M26 did not arrive until very late in the war, in spring of 1945. By that point, most of Fascist Italy had been defeated except for some pockets in northern Italy that were defended by German troops.Reportedly, the M26 fared pretty well against German heavy tanks like the Tiger, Tiger II and Jadgpanther. It also did very well against medium tanks like the Panzer IV and Panther.
What were the names of World War 2 army tanks?
Germany Sturmpanzerwagen A7V (20) K-Wagen (5 late war prototypes were never completed and were later destroyed by Allied Disarmament Commission) France Schneider CA1 (~400) St. Chamond (~400) Renault FT-17 (3800+) United Kingdom Mark I Mark II Mark III Mark IV Mark V Whippet
What kind of weaponry was used in the Korean War?
On the ground it was basically WW2 weapons except for the tank. The severe limitations of the Sherman had been accepted and the M26 or Pershing and the M-46 or Patton with improved firepower and armorment had joined the US Forces and the British had created the Centurion or M-41 heavy tank. The air war produced the greatest change and the MiG was now pitted against the Sabre.
When did the us last use the m26 pershing?
They were withdrawn from US service circa 1953, and was subsequently replaced with M46 and M47 Pattons. The last combat service they saw was the Korean War, from which they were withdrawn in 1951.
Who has the best battle tank?
The best tanks are the "blooded" ones. 1. WWI's best tank was the British Mark series. 2. WWII's best tank is a toss up between the Soviet (Russian) T-34 and the US M4, both were medium tanks. 3. Korean War's best tank was the US M46 Patton (a modified Pershing M26 medium tank). 4. Vietnam War's best tank was the US M48 Patton medium tank; the last of the Patton series of tanks. 5. Post Viet War's best tank is the battle proven M1 Abrams.
What has the author R P Hunnicutt written?
R.P. Hunnicutt is best known for his authoritative and comprehensive books on armored fighting vehicles. He is the author of multiple volumes on American tanks and other military vehicles, which are highly regarded for their detailed research and technical information.
Patton tank versus German Tiger tank Which one was superior?
US Army Patton tanks did not serve in WWII. The first Patton was the M46 (an improved M26 Pershing) which was fielded in Korea during that war. The second Patton was the M47, which saw no combat with US forces. It was primarily used in films, such as the "Battle of the Bulge" starring Henry Fonda and Robert Shaw, and played the role of the Tiger tank; US forces were using the M24 Chaffee light tank against the M47 Pattons in the movie. The last Patton was the M48, which saw extensive combat with the USMC and US Army during the Vietnam War. All three Pattons carried the 90mm main gun, and all three were classified as medium gun tanks. The Vietnam era M48A3 Patton could knock out a WWII German Tiger tank (which was armed with an 88mm main gun). The "A3" M48 meant it had a 12 cylinder, V8, 750 hp diesel engine. Note-the proper term for destroying an enemy tank is "knocking it out"; even though everyone uses the term "destroy." No tank is ever destroyed in a tank engagement unless it is literally turned into scrap metal...and only an air strike (or a battleship's 16" shell) can totally destroy a tank. Otherwise, those "destroyed" tanks are nearly always towed back to depot and REBUILT! Hence, they were never destroyed...just knocked out of action.
