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2. M26 Pershing - Wikipedia

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   The M26 Pershing is a heavy tank, later designated as a medium tank, [nb 1] formerly used by the United States Army. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War .

3. Eagle 7 (tank) - Wikipedia

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   Eagle 7 was an M26 Pershing tank used by the American Army's 3rd Armored Division near the end of World War II, notable for a tank battle in front of the Cologne Cathedral and the belated award of the Bronze Star to its crew.

4. List of the United States military vehicles by model number

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   M6 heavy tank, 60-ton; M7 medium tank (G137) M8 light armored car (Greyhound) M22 Locust tank, light, airborne, 37 mm gun; M24 Chaffee tank, light, 18-ton, 75 mm gun; M26 Pershing tank, medium (originally classified as heavy), full-track, 47-ton, 90 mm M26E1 Pershing tank, medium, full-track, 47-ton, 90 mm

5. M46 Patton - Wikipedia

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   After World War II, most U.S. Army armored units were equipped with a mix of M4 Sherman and M26 Pershing tanks. Designed initially as a heavy tank, the M26 Pershing tank was reclassified as a medium tank after the war. The M26 was a significant improvement over the M4 Sherman in firepower and protection.

6. Tanks of the United States - Wikipedia

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   A total of 2,222 M26 Pershing tanks were produced, beginning in November 1944, only 20 of which saw combat in Europe during World War II. The tank was reclassified as a medium tank in May 1946, and while it didn't have time to make any impact in the Second World War, it served with distinction in the Korean War alongside the M4A3E8 Sherman. In ...

7. American armored fighting vehicle production during World War II

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   In 1939, the USA had manufactured 18 examples of the Medium M2 tank. This tank was never to see combat service, but its chassis and suspension were used as a basis for the Lee and Sherman tanks. Following the German invasion of France in 1940, a small number of Medium M2A1 tanks (an improved model) were manufactured for training.

8. List of Tamiya product lines - Wikipedia

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   U.S. Medium Tank M26 Pershing (T26E3) 2002: Yes: New tool 35255: German Tank Destroyer Marder III M Marder III Ausf.M 7.5cm Pak 40/3 auf Gw.38(t) Sd.Kfz.138: 2002: Yes: New tool 35256: German Assault Infantry w/Winter Gear: 2002: Yes: New tool 35257: Russian Medium Tank T-55A: 2002: Yes: New tool 35258: German Marder III M Brass 7.5cm ...

9. Tanks of the United States in the Cold War - Wikipedia

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   The mobility of the M26 Pershing was deemed unsatisfactory for a medium tank, as it used the same engine that powered the much lighter M4 Sherman. Work began in 1948 on replacing the power plant in the M26 Pershing. Modifications continued to accumulate, and eventually the Bureau of Ordnance decided that the tank needed its own unique designation.