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F.C.20 Bis

2020-11-18T03:21:16Z

U54786980: /* Usage in battles */ some little corrections

{{Specs-Card|code=fc_20_bis}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,700 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 425 || 410 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 26.0 || 27.2 || 4.8 || 4.6 || rowspan="2" | 600
|-
! Upgraded
| 556 || 439 || 24.1 || 25.0 || 8.1 || 6.4
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || 320 || 280 || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || > ___
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 8mm of steel in the nose in front of the pilot
* 8mm of steel in the floor of the cockpit
* 8mm of steel of the pilot seat
* 8mm of steel in the middel section before the gunner
* 38mm of bulletproof glass

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Breda Model 39 37/45 (37 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* 1 x 37 mm Breda Model 39 37/45 cannon, nose-mounted (42 rpg)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|GP 50 (50 kg)|GP 100 (100 kg)|SAP 100 (100 kg)|A.P 160 (160 kg)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* Without load
* 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (100 kg total)
* 2 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 100 kg SAP 100 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 160 kg A.P 160 bombs (320 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Scotti (12.7 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:

* 1 x 12.7 mm Scotti machine gun, turret (650 rpg)

== Usage in battles ==

The F.C.20 Bis isn't great fighting against other planes, but if you attack a unaware enemy when you have the opportunity, take advange of the 37mm cannon with HE rounds to take out the objective quikly and run out of the scene. When attacking ground targets use APHE rounds with 37mm cannon to pen the roof of heavy armored targets or destroy the light armored ones, the 160kg bombs are decent at taking out enemies

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
|Fuselage repair
|Radiator
|
|Offensive 12mm
|
|MGCP50
|-
| II
|
|Compresor
|Airframe
|New 12mm MGs
|Offensive 37mm
|MCSAP100
|-
| III
|Wings repair
|Engine
|
|Turret 12mm
|
|A.P 160
|-
| IV
|
|Engine ingection
|Cover
|New 12 mmMGs (turret)
|New 37mm cannons
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

* Decent speed
* Effective armament (mainly the 37mm cannon)
* The defensive turret can be effective against incoming agresors
* Good ground attack capabilities
* Attacker air spawn

*

'''Cons:'''

* Low climb rate
* It's heavy, making it a little difficult to fly
* Catches fire easily

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy attackers}}

F.C.20 Bis

2020-11-18T03:11:38Z

U54786980: added information to some charts, the usage in battles and pros & cons

{{Specs-Card|code=fc_20_bis}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,700 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 425 || 410 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 26.0 || 27.2 || 4.8 || 4.6 || rowspan="2" | 600
|-
! Upgraded
| 556 || 439 || 24.1 || 25.0 || 8.1 || 6.4
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || 320 || 280 || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || > ___
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 8mm of steel in the nose in front of the pilot
* 8mm of steel in the floor of the cockpit
* 8mm of steel of the pilot seat
* 8mm of steel in the middel section before the gunner
* 38mm of bulletproof glass

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Breda Model 39 37/45 (37 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* 1 x 37 mm Breda Model 39 37/45 cannon, nose-mounted (42 rpg)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|GP 50 (50 kg)|GP 100 (100 kg)|SAP 100 (100 kg)|A.P 160 (160 kg)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* Without load
* 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (100 kg total)
* 2 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 100 kg SAP 100 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 160 kg A.P 160 bombs (320 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Scotti (12.7 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:

* 1 x 12.7 mm Scotti machine gun, turret (650 rpg)

== Usage in battles ==

The F.C.20 Bis isn't great fighting against other planes, but if you attack a unaware enemy if you have the opportunity and if he is alone (the plane has difficulty in turn fights), take advange of the 37mm cannon with HE rounds to take the objective quikly and run out of the scene. When attacking ground targets use APHE rounds with 37mm cannon to pen the roof of heavy armored targets or destroy the light armored ones, the 160kg bombs are decent at taking out enemies

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
|Fuselage repair
|Radiator
|
|Offensive 12mm
|
|MGCP50
|-
| II
|
|Compresor
|Airframe
|New 12mm MGs
|Offensive 37mm
|MCSAP100
|-
| III
|Wings repair
|Engine
|
|Turret 12mm
|
|A.P 160
|-
| IV
|
|Engine ingection
|Cover
|New 12 mmMGs (turret)
|New 37mm cannons
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

* Decent speed
* Effective armament (mainly the 37mm cannon)
* The defensive turret can be effective against incoming agresors
* Good ground attack capabilities
* Attacker air spawn

*

'''Cons:'''

* Low climb rate
* It's heavy, making it a little difficult to fly
* Catches fire easily

*

== History ==

''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==

''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy attackers}}

M26A1

2020-04-22T17:02:19Z

U54786980: /* Usage in battles */

{{Specs-Card|code=it_m26a1_pershing}}
{{About
|about=medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=M26 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
'''''Armour type:'''''

*''Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)''
*''Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!''Armour''!!''Front (Slope angle)''!!''Sides''!!''Rear''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Hull''||''101.6 mm (42-46°) Front Glacis''
''162.5 mm (25-60°) Upper front glacis''

''76.2 mm (28-53°) Lower Glacis''
|''76.2 mm (0-1°) Front''
''50.8 mm (0-3°) Rear''
|''50.8 mm (7°) Top''
''22.2 mm (71°) Bottom''
|''22.2 mm''
|-
|''Turret''||''101.6 mm (1-55°) Turret front''
''114.3 mm (1-84°) Gun mantlet''
|''76.2 mm (2-54°)''||''76.2 mm (0-79°)''||''25.4 mm''
|-
!''Armour''!!''Sides''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Cupola''||''76.2 mm''||''25.4 mm''
|-
|}'''''Notes:'''''

*''Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.''
*''Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.''

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 775|rbMinHp= 442}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

''Main article'': '''''[[M3A1 (90 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="6" |Cannone da 90/50 [[M3A1 (90 mm)|M3A1]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Capacity
!Vertical
guidance
!Horizontal
guidance
!Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |70
| -10°/+20°
|±180°
|No
|-
! colspan="6" |Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
!Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
!Prior +
Full crew
!Prior +
Expert qualif.
!Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|''Arcade''
|14.28
|19.80
|24.0
|26.60
|28.20
|-
|Realistic
|14.28
|16.80
|20.40
|22.60
|24.00
|-
! colspan="4" |Reload rate (seconds)
|-
! colspan="1" |Stock
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Full crew
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|9.75
|8.63
|7.95
|7.50
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|AP
|162
|160
|148
|135
|123
|113
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|HE
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|APCBC
|185
|182
|170
|155
|142
|130
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|APCR
|287
|281
|259
|234
|211
|191
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|APCR
|291
|286
|264
|240
|217
|197
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="10" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Velocity
in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile
Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" |Fuse delay
in m
! rowspan="2" |Fuse sensitivity
in mm
! rowspan="2" |Explosive Mass in g
(TNT equivalent)
! rowspan="2" |Normalization at 30°
from horizontal
! colspan="3" |Ricochet
|-
!0%
!50%
!100%
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|822
|10.61
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| -1°
|47°
|60°
|65°
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|823
|10.55
|0.0001
|0.5
|925
| +0°
|79°
|80°
|81°
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|853
|10.94
|1.2
|14
|137.2
| +4°
|48°
|63°
|71°
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|1021
|7.62
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5°
|66°
|70°
|72°
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|1165
|5.7
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5
|66°
|70°
|72°
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" |Smoke characteristic
|-
!Ammunition
!Velocity
in m/s
!Projectile
Mass in kg
!Screen radius
in m
!Screen time
in s
!Screen hold time
in s:
!Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):
|-
|M313||821||11||13||5||20||50
|}

=== Machine guns ===
''Main articles: '''[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)]]''', '''[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Pintle mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,000 (200)
|577
| -10°/+50°
|±120°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M1919A4]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Coaxial mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |5,250 (250)
|500
| ''N/A''
| ''N/A''
|}

== Usage in battles ==
The M26A1 is played in a very similar way to the normal M26, but it has more firepower and a better APCR. One of the biggest differences is that you will be facing Allied forces instead of Axis forces.

It's as versatile as the original Pershing but with a better gun, maybe not for a support role, but for sniping or doing flank manoeuvres if you are brave enough

If you decide to snipe, use to your favor the good depression of your gun (-10°) and your relative low shape

To flank, take advantage of your decent mobility to take out unaware enemies

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
! colspan="2" |Mobility
!Protection
! colspan="2" |Firepower
|-
|''I''
|Tracks
|
|Parts
|M82 da 90/50
|Horizontal Drive
|-
|''II''
|Suspension
|Brake System
|FPE
|M304 da 90/50
|Adjustment of Fire
|-
|''III''
|Filters
|
|Crew Replenishment
|M332 da 90/50
|Elevation Mechanism
|-
|''IV''
|Transmission
|Engine
|
|Artillery
|M313 da 90/50
|}
'''Notes:'''

* ''To unlock the M332 shot first you need to recsearch the M304 shot''
* ''It's recommendable unlocking Parts and FPE first, then the M82 and APCR shots, and after that focus on mobility.'' ''Like the normal M26''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Uses the same gun as the M46 Patton = slightly better penetration compared to the original M26 Pershing
* M82 shot has great post-penetration damage; can easily one-shot enemy tanks
* Decent frontal armour overall
* Respectable mobility
* Great reverse speed
* Good accuracy on the move thanks to its stable suspension
* Good gun depression enables it to use hull-down tactics
* Fast turret rotation speed
* 76 mm of side armour allows the M26A1 some degree of angling

'''Cons:'''

* Armour can still be penetrated by most guns encountered at its rank
* Stock ammunition will have some difficulty destroying other tanks effectively
* Mediocre acceleration
* Turret ring can get damaged easily

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy medium tanks}}

M26A1

2020-04-22T16:33:21Z

U54786980: /* Main armament */ small correction

{{Specs-Card|code=it_m26a1_pershing}}
{{About
|about=medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=M26 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
'''''Armour type:'''''

*''Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)''
*''Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!''Armour''!!''Front (Slope angle)''!!''Sides''!!''Rear''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Hull''||''101.6 mm (42-46°) Front Glacis''
''162.5 mm (25-60°) Upper front glacis''

''76.2 mm (28-53°) Lower Glacis''
|''76.2 mm (0-1°) Front''
''50.8 mm (0-3°) Rear''
|''50.8 mm (7°) Top''
''22.2 mm (71°) Bottom''
|''22.2 mm''
|-
|''Turret''||''101.6 mm (1-55°) Turret front''
''114.3 mm (1-84°) Gun mantlet''
|''76.2 mm (2-54°)''||''76.2 mm (0-79°)''||''25.4 mm''
|-
!''Armour''!!''Sides''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Cupola''||''76.2 mm''||''25.4 mm''
|-
|}'''''Notes:'''''

*''Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.''
*''Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.''

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 775|rbMinHp= 442}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

''Main article'': '''''[[M3A1 (90 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="6" |Cannone da 90/50 [[M3A1 (90 mm)|M3A1]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Capacity
!Vertical
guidance
!Horizontal
guidance
!Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |70
| -10°/+20°
|±180°
|No
|-
! colspan="6" |Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
!Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
!Prior +
Full crew
!Prior +
Expert qualif.
!Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|''Arcade''
|14.28
|19.80
|24.0
|26.60
|28.20
|-
|Realistic
|14.28
|16.80
|20.40
|22.60
|24.00
|-
! colspan="4" |Reload rate (seconds)
|-
! colspan="1" |Stock
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Full crew
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|9.75
|8.63
|7.95
|7.50
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|AP
|162
|160
|148
|135
|123
|113
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|HE
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|APCBC
|185
|182
|170
|155
|142
|130
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|APCR
|287
|281
|259
|234
|211
|191
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|APCR
|291
|286
|264
|240
|217
|197
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="10" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Velocity
in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile
Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" |Fuse delay
in m
! rowspan="2" |Fuse sensitivity
in mm
! rowspan="2" |Explosive Mass in g
(TNT equivalent)
! rowspan="2" |Normalization at 30°
from horizontal
! colspan="3" |Ricochet
|-
!0%
!50%
!100%
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|822
|10.61
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| -1°
|47°
|60°
|65°
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|823
|10.55
|0.0001
|0.5
|925
| +0°
|79°
|80°
|81°
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|853
|10.94
|1.2
|14
|137.2
| +4°
|48°
|63°
|71°
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|1021
|7.62
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5°
|66°
|70°
|72°
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|1165
|5.7
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5
|66°
|70°
|72°
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" |Smoke characteristic
|-
!Ammunition
!Velocity
in m/s
!Projectile
Mass in kg
!Screen radius
in m
!Screen time
in s
!Screen hold time
in s:
!Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):
|-
|M313||821||11||13||5||20||50
|}

=== Machine guns ===
''Main articles: '''[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)]]''', '''[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Pintle mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,000 (200)
|577
| -10°/+50°
|±120°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M1919A4]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Coaxial mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |5,250 (250)
|500
|''N/A''
|''N/A''
|}

== Usage in battles ==
The M26A1 is played in a very similar way to the normal M26, but it has more firepower and a better APCR. One of the biggest differences is that you will be facing Allied forces instead of Axis forces.

It's as versatile as the original Pershing but with a better gun, maybe not for a support role, but for sniping or doing flank manoeuvres if you are brave enough

If you decide to snipe, use to your favor the good depression of your gun (-10°) and your relative smaller shape (in comparison to the Shermans)

To flank, take advantage of your decent mobility to take out unaware enemies

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
! colspan="2" |Mobility
!Protection
! colspan="2" |Firepower
|-
|''I''
|Tracks
|
|Parts
|M82 da 90/50
|Horizontal Drive
|-
|''II''
|Suspension
|Brake System
|FPE
|M304 da 90/50
|Adjustment of Fire
|-
|''III''
|Filters
|
|Crew Replenishment
|M332 da 90/50
|Elevation Mechanism
|-
|''IV''
|Transmission
|Engine
|
|Artillery
|M313 da 90/50
|}
'''Notes:'''

* ''To unlock the M332 shot first you need to recsearch the M304 shot''
* ''It's recommendable unlocking Parts and FPE first, then the M82 and APCR shots, and after that focus on mobility.'' ''Like the normal M26''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Uses the same gun as the M46 Patton = slightly better penetration compared to the original M26 Pershing
* M82 shot has great post-penetration damage; can easily one-shot enemy tanks
* Decent frontal armour overall
* Respectable mobility
* Great reverse speed
* Good accuracy on the move thanks to its stable suspension
* Good gun depression enables it to use hull-down tactics
* Fast turret rotation speed
* 76 mm of side armour allows the M26A1 some degree of angling

'''Cons:'''

* Armour can still be penetrated by most guns encountered at its rank
* Stock ammunition will have some difficulty destroying other tanks effectively
* Mediocre acceleration
* Turret ring can get damaged easily

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy medium tanks}}

M26A1

2020-04-22T16:26:10Z

U54786980: small corrections

{{Specs-Card|code=it_m26a1_pershing}}
{{About
|about=medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=M26 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
'''''Armour type:'''''

*''Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)''
*''Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!''Armour''!!''Front (Slope angle)''!!''Sides''!!''Rear''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Hull''||''101.6 mm (42-46°) Front Glacis''
''162.5 mm (25-60°) Upper front glacis''

''76.2 mm (28-53°) Lower Glacis''
|''76.2 mm (0-1°) Front''
''50.8 mm (0-3°) Rear''
|''50.8 mm (7°) Top''
''22.2 mm (71°) Bottom''
|''22.2 mm''
|-
|''Turret''||''101.6 mm (1-55°) Turret front''
''114.3 mm (1-84°) Gun mantlet''
|''76.2 mm (2-54°)''||''76.2 mm (0-79°)''||''25.4 mm''
|-
!''Armour''!!''Sides''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Cupola''||''76.2 mm''||''25.4 mm''
|-
|}'''''Notes:'''''

*''Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.''
*''Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.''

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 775|rbMinHp= 442}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

''Main article'': '''''[[M3A1 (90 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="6" |Cannone da 90/50 [[M3A1 (90 mm)|M3A1]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Capacity
!Vertical
guidance
!Horizontal
guidance
!Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |70
| -10°/+20°
|±180°
|No
|-
! colspan="6" |Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
!Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
!Prior +
Full crew
!Prior +
Expert qualif.
!Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|''Arcade''
|14.28
|19.80
|24.0
|26.60
|28.20
|-
|Realistic
|14.28
|16.80
|20.40
|22.60
|24.00
|-
! colspan="4" |Reload rate (seconds)
|
|
|-
! colspan="1" |Stock
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Full crew
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Ace qualif.
|
|
|-
|9.75
|8.63
|7.95
|7.50
|
|
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|AP
|162
|160
|148
|135
|123
|113
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|HE
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|APCBC
|185
|182
|170
|155
|142
|130
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|APCR
|287
|281
|259
|234
|211
|191
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|APCR
|291
|286
|264
|240
|217
|197
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="10" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Velocity
in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile
Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" |Fuse delay
in m
! rowspan="2" |Fuse sensitivity
in mm
! rowspan="2" |Explosive Mass in g
(TNT equivalent)
! rowspan="2" |Normalization at 30°
from horizontal
! colspan="3" |Ricochet
|-
!0%
!50%
!100%
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|822
|10.61
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| -1°
|47°
|60°
|65°
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|823
|10.55
|0.0001
|0.5
|925
| +0°
|79°
|80°
|81°
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|853
|10.94
|1.2
|14
|137.2
| +4°
|48°
|63°
|71°
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|1021
|7.62
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5°
|66°
|70°
|72°
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|1165
|5.7
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5
|66°
|70°
|72°
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" |Smoke characteristic
|-
!Ammunition
!Velocity
in m/s
!Projectile
Mass in kg
!Screen radius
in m
!Screen time
in s
!Screen hold time
in s:
!Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):
|-
|M313||821||11||13||5||20||50
|}

=== Machine guns ===
''Main articles: '''[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)]]''', '''[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Pintle mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,000 (200)
|577
| -10°/+50°
|±120°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M1919A4]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Coaxial mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |5,250 (250)
|500
|''N/A''
|''N/A''
|}

== Usage in battles ==
The M26A1 is played in a very similar way to the normal M26, but it has more firepower and a better APCR. One of the biggest differences is that you will be facing Allied forces instead of Axis forces.

It's as versatile as the original Pershing but with a better gun, maybe not for a support role, but for sniping or doing flank manoeuvres if you are brave enough

If you decide to snipe, use to your favor the good depression of your gun (-10°) and your relative smaller shape (in comparison to the Shermans)

To flank, take advantage of your decent mobility to take out unaware enemies

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
! colspan="2" |Mobility
!Protection
! colspan="2" |Firepower
|-
|''I''
|Tracks
|
|Parts
|M82 da 90/50
|Horizontal Drive
|-
|''II''
|Suspension
|Brake System
|FPE
|M304 da 90/50
|Adjustment of Fire
|-
|''III''
|Filters
|
|Crew Replenishment
|M332 da 90/50
|Elevation Mechanism
|-
|''IV''
|Transmission
|Engine
|
|Artillery
|M313 da 90/50
|}
'''Notes:'''

* ''To unlock the M332 shot first you need to recsearch the M304 shot''
* ''It's recommendable unlocking Parts and FPE first, then the M82 and APCR shots, and after that focus on mobility.'' ''Like the normal M26''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Uses the same gun as the M46 Patton = slightly better penetration compared to the original M26 Pershing
* M82 shot has great post-penetration damage; can easily one-shot enemy tanks
* Decent frontal armour overall
* Respectable mobility
* Great reverse speed
* Good accuracy on the move thanks to its stable suspension
* Good gun depression enables it to use hull-down tactics
* Fast turret rotation speed
* 76 mm of side armour allows the M26A1 some degree of angling

'''Cons:'''

* Armour can still be penetrated by most guns encountered at its rank
* Stock ammunition will have some difficulty destroying other tanks effectively
* Mediocre acceleration
* Turret ring can get damaged easily

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy medium tanks}}

M26A1

2020-04-22T16:24:01Z

U54786980: Final version of my edition

{{Specs-Card|code=it_m26a1_pershing}}
{{About
|about=medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=M26 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
'''''Armour type:'''''

*''Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)''
*''Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!''Armour''!!''Front (Slope angle)''!!''Sides''!!''Rear''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Hull''||''101.6 mm (42-46°) Front Glacis''
''162.5 mm (25-60°) Upper front glacis''

''76.2 mm (28-53°) Lower Glacis''
|''76.2 mm (0-1°) Front''
''50.8 mm (0-3°) Rear''
|''50.8 mm (7°) Top''
''22.2 mm (71°) Bottom''
|''22.2 mm''
|-
|''Turret''||''101.6 mm (1-55°) Turret front''
''114.3 mm (1-84°) Gun mantlet''
|''76.2 mm (2-54°)''||''76.2 mm (0-79°)''||''25.4 mm''
|-
!''Armour''!!''Sides''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Cupola''||''76.2 mm''||''25.4 mm''
|-
|}'''''Notes:'''''

*''Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.''
*''Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.''

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 775|rbMinHp= 442}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

''Main article'': '''''[[M3A1 (90 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="6" |Cannone da 90/50 [[M3A1 (90 mm)|M3A1]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Capacity
!Vertical
guidance
!Horizontal
guidance
!Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |70
| -10°/+20°
|±180°
|No
|-
! colspan="6" |Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
!Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
!Prior +
Full crew
!Prior +
Expert qualif.
!Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|''Arcade''
|14.28
|19.80
|24.0
|26.60
|28.20
|-
|Realistic
|14.28
|16.80
|20.40
|22.60
|24.00
|-
! colspan="4" |Reload rate (seconds)
|
|
|-
! colspan="1" |Stock
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Full crew
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Ace qualif.
|
|
|-
|9.75
|8.63
|7.95
|7.50
|
|
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|AP
|162
|160
|148
|135
|123
|113
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|HE
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|APCBC
|185
|182
|170
|155
|142
|130
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|APCR
|287
|281
|259
|234
|211
|191
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|APCR
|291
|286
|264
|240
|217
|197
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="10" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Velocity
in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile
Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" |Fuse delay
in m
! rowspan="2" |Fuse sensitivity
in mm
! rowspan="2" |Explosive Mass in g
(TNT equivalent)
! rowspan="2" |Normalization at 30°
from horizontal
! colspan="3" |Ricochet
|-
!0%
!50%
!100%
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|822
|10.61
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| -1°
|47°
|60°
|65°
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|823
|10.55
|0.0001
|0.5
|925
| +0°
|79°
|80°
|81°
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|853
|10.94
|1.2
|14
|137.2
| +4°
|48°
|63°
|71°
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|1021
|7.62
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5°
|66°
|70°
|72°
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|1165
|5.7
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
| +1.5
|66°
|70°
|72°
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" |Smoke characteristic
|-
!Ammunition
!Velocity
in m/s
!Projectile
Mass in kg
!Screen radius
in m
!Screen time
in s
!Screen hold time
in s:
!Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):
|-
|M313||821||11||13||5||20||50
|}

=== Machine guns ===
''Main articles: '''[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)]]''', '''[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)]]'''''
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Pintle mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,000 (200)
|577
| -10°/+50°
|±120°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M1919A4]]
|-
! colspan="7" |Coaxial mount
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate
(shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical
guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal
guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |5,250 (250)
|500
|''N/A''
|''N/A''
|}

== Usage in battles ==
The M26A1 is played in a very similar way to the normal [[M26]], but with more firepower and a better APCR. One of the biggest differences is that you will be facing Allied forces instead of Axis forces.

It's as versatile as the original Pershing but with a better gun, maybe not in a support role, but sniping or doing flank manoeuvres if you are brave enough are good options

If you decide to snipe use in your favor the good depression of your gun (-10°) and your ''relative'' low shape

To flank take advantage of your decent mobility to take out unaware enemies

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Tier
! colspan="2" |Mobility
!Protection
! colspan="2" |Firepower
|-
|''I''
|Tracks
|
|Parts
|M82 da 90/50
|Horizontal Drive
|-
|''II''
|Suspension
|Brake System
|FPE
|M304 da 90/50
|Adjustment of Fire
|-
|''III''
|Filters
|
|Crew Replenishment
|M332 da 90/50
|Elevation Mechanism
|-
|''IV''
|Transmission
|Engine
|
|Artillery
|M313 da 90/50
|}
'''Notes:'''

* ''To unlock the M332 shot first you need to recsearch the M304 shot''
* ''It's recommendable unlocking Parts and FPE first, then the M82 and APCR shots, and after that focus on mobility.'' ''Like the normal M26''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Uses the same gun as the M46 Patton = slightly better penetration compared to the original M26 Pershing
* M82 shot has great post-penetration damage; can easily one-shot enemy tanks
* Decent frontal armour overall
* Respectable mobility
* Great reverse speed
* Good accuracy on the move thanks to its stable suspension
* Good gun depression enables it to use hull-down tactics
* Fast turret rotation speed
* 76 mm of side armour allows the M26A1 some degree of angling

'''Cons:'''

* Armour can still be penetrated by most guns encountered at its rank
* Stock ammunition will have some difficulty destroying other tanks effectively
* Mediocre acceleration
* Turret ring can get damaged easily

== History ==
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== See also ==
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{{Italy medium tanks}}

M26A1

2020-04-21T21:29:30Z

U54786980: Almost everything, I will take a small break and finish it later

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|usage=other uses
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== Description ==

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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
'''''Armour type:'''''

*''Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)''
*''Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!''Armour''!!''Front (Slope angle)''!!''Sides''!!''Rear''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Hull''||''101.6 mm (42-46°) Front Glacis''
''162.5 mm (25-60°) Upper front glacis''
''76.2 mm (28-53°) Lower Glacis''||''76.2 mm (0-1°) Front''
''50.8 mm (0-3°) Rear''
|''50.8 mm (7°) Top''
''22.2 mm (71°) Bottom''
|''22.2 mm''
|-
|''Turret''||''101.6 mm (1-55°) Turret front''
''114.3 mm (1-84°) Gun mantlet''
|''76.2 mm (2-54°)''||''76.2 mm (0-79°)''||''25.4 mm''
|-
!''Armour''!!''Sides''!!''Roof''
|-
|''Cupola''||''76.2 mm''||''25.4 mm''
|-
|}'''''Notes:'''''

*''Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.''
*''Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.''

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 775|rbMinHp= 442}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="6" |Cannone da 90/50 M3A1
|-
! colspan="3" |Capacity
!Vertical
guidance
!Horizontal
guidance
!Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |70
| -10°/+20°
|±180°
|No
|-
! colspan="6" |
|-
!Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
!Prior +
Full crew
!Prior +
Expert qualif.
!Prior +
Ace qualif.
|-
|''Arcade''
|14.28
|19.80
|24.0
|26.60
|28.20
|-
|Realistic
|14.28
|16.80
|20.40
|22.60
|24.00
|-
! colspan="4" |Reload rate (seconds)
|
|
|-
! colspan="1" |Stock
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Full crew
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" |Prior +
Ace qualif.
|
|
|-
|9.75
|8.63
|7.95
|7.50
|
|
|}

===== Ammunition287 =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|AP
|162
|160
|148
|135
|123
|113
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|HE
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|13
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|APCBC
|185
|182
|170
|155
|142
|130
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|APCR
|287
|281
|259
|234
|211
|191
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|APCR
|291
|286
|264
|240
|217
|197
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="9" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Velocity
in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile
Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" |''Fuse delay''
''in m''
! rowspan="2" |''Fuse sensitivity''
''in mm''
! rowspan="2" |''Explosive Mass in g''
''(TNT equivalent)''
! colspan="3" |Ricochet
|-
!0%
!50%
!100%
|-
|M77 da 90/50
|822
|10.61
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|47°
|60°
|65°
|-
|M71 da 90/50
|823
|10.55
|0.0001
|0.5
|925
|79°
|80°
|81°
|-
|M82 da 90/50
|853
|10.94
|1.2
|14
|137.2
|48°
|63°
|71°
|-
|M304 da 90/50
|1021
|7.62
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|66°
|70°
|72°
|-
|M332 da 90/50
|1165
|5.7
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|''n/a''
|66°
|70°
|72°
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" |Smoke characteristic
|-
!Ammunition
!Velocity
in m/s
!Projectile
Mass in kg
!''Screen radius''
''in m''
!''Screen time''
''in s''
!''Screen hold time''
''in s:''
!''Explosive Mass in g'' ''(TNT equivalent):''
|-
|M313||821||11||13||5||20||50
|}

=== Machine guns ===
''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Uses the same gun as the M46 Patton = slightly better penetration compared to the original M26 Pershing
* M82 shot has great post-penetration damage; can easily one-shot enemy tanks
* Decent frontal armour overall
* Respectable mobility
* Great reverse speed
* Good accuracy on the move thanks to its stable suspension
* Good gun depression enables it to use hull-down tactics
* Fast turret rotation speed
* 76 mm of side armour allows the M26A1 some degree of angling

'''Cons:'''

* Armour can still be penetrated by most guns encountered at its rank
* Stock ammunition will have some difficulty destroying other tanks effectively
* Mediocre acceleration
* Turret ring can get damaged easily

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy medium tanks}}