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 == Description ==
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium tank introduced into War Thunder in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The vehicle is essentially a [[M26|M26 Pershing]] tank equipped with rocket pods on both sides of the turret. With a total of 44 [[M8]] rockets, players have more firepower options aside from the [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3 gun]], allowing for quick follow-up attacks while the 90 mm reloads.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium tank introduced into War Thunder in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The vehicle is essentially a [[M26|M26 Pershing]] tank equipped with rocket pods on both ends of the turret. With a total of 44 [[M8]] rockets, players have more firepower options aside from the [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3 gun]], allowing for quick follow-up attacks while the 90 mm reloads.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium tank introduced into War Thunder in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The vehicle is essentially a [[M26|M26 Pershing]] tank equipped with rocket pods on both sides of the turret. With a total of 44 [[M8]] rockets, players have more firepower options aside from the [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3 gun]], allowing for quick follow-up attacks while the 90 mm reloads.
 Though the [[M26|M26 Pershing]] brought a new level of firepower and protection for American tankers in the late end of World War II in Europe, there was a perceived need for additional firepower to be attached to the vehicle. Perhaps inspired by the [[Calliope]] based on the [[M4|M4 Sherman]], the M26 upgrade was done by attaching T99 rocket launcher pods on both sides of the turret that can hold a total of 44 rockets. This modified M26 was tested at Aberdeen around December 1945, after the conclusion of World War II. With not much mentions of the tank after this testing period, the M26 with T99 launchers was presumably caught up in the post-war military budget cuts and cancelled.
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 '''Armour type:'''
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Front, turret)
 * Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof)
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 [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 '''Notes''':
 * Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
 * Rack 9 is a first stage ammo rack. It totals 10 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank.
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Armament:
 ** The 90 mm gun is adequate for most contemporary tanks it will face
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Survivability:
 ** Rocket pods create external (and unarmoured) ammunition racks
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m26_t99 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == 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.''
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 === References ===
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+<references />
 {{TankManufacturer Ordnance Department}}
 {{USA medium tanks}}
 {{USA premium ground vehicles}}

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. This is a [[M26|M26 Pershing]] tank equipped with four rocket pods holding a total of 44 rockets which can be launched against the enemy.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium tank introduced into War Thunder in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The vehicle is essentially a [[M26|M26 Pershing]] tank equipped with rocket pods on both ends of the turret. With a total of 44 [[M8]] rockets, players have more firepower options aside from the [[M3 (90 mm)|90 mm M3 gun]], allowing for quick follow-up attacks while the 90 mm reloads.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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 === Machine guns ===

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{{:M3 (90 mm)/Ammunition|T33 shot, M82 shot (M26) weap, M304 shot, M71 shell, M313}}
+{{:M3 (90 mm)/Ammunition|T33 shot, M82 shot (M26), M304 shot, M71 shell, M313}}
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 | Turret || 101.6 mm (1-55°) ''Turret front'' <br> 114.3 mm (1-84°) ''Gun mantlet''|| 76.2 mm (3-54°) || 76.2 mm (1-79°) || 25.4 mm
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-! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
+| Cupola || 76.2 mm || 76.2 mm || 76.2 mm || 25.4 mm
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 '''Notes:'''
 * Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.
 * Belly armour is 25.4 mm thick.
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 Even being designated as a medium, the Pershing can perform in many different roles in battle. It can be used for supporting allied tanks with long reload time as [[IS-2]]s, [[T32]]s, etc. Participate in flanking manoeuvres — the M26 speed and agility is not brilliant but enough for that — and be successful in sniping and ambushing situations. Use the lower profile of Pershing compared to the Sherman's to navigate through. The vertical guidance (-10°/20°) allows the M26 to shoot from upper positions without exposing too much of the tank. That's an advantage compared to Russians which have many ground depression problems.
-The 90 mm M3 gun owns a wide selection of ammunition to be used. The M82 APCBC with 200 g of explosive filler is extremely deadly. Usually, successful penetration with this shell can lead to a quick end to the enemy. It lacks a bit of penetration for the rank this vehicle sits, but it's great for flanking shots. The M304 HVAP shot, gives the vehicle the ability to penetrate thick armour, mind the APCR/HVAP has poor slope characteristics. This means these need to aim for flat armour. Against a [[Tiger II (H)|King Tiger Henschel]], this means aiming for the turret on the gunner side. At that position, the M26 can penetrate out to distances of 1,800 meters.
+The 90 mm M3 gun owns a wide selection of ammunition to be used. The M82 APCBC with 200 g of explosive filler is extremely deadly. Usually, successful penetration with this shell can lead to a quick end to the enemy. It lacks a bit of penetration for the rank this vehicle sits, but it's great for flanking shots. The M304 HVAP shot, gives the vehicle the ability to penetrate thick armour, mind the APCR/HVAP has poor slope characteristics. This means these need to aim for flat armour. Against a [[Tiger II (H)]], this means aiming for the turret on the gunner side. At that position, the M26 can penetrate out to distances of 1,800 m.
-Although moderately armoured for a medium tank class, most enemies can easily destroy the M26 at this rank. A safe play style is a must. To reduce direct impacts in frontal engagements angle the Pershing, the V-shape frontal armour can deflect some shots. The lower glacis is a very good target, try to keep it hidden from the enemy. One down side to the Pershing is the engine. The power to weight ratio is poor and does not allow for very quick manoeuvring. It uses the same Ford GAF that can be found in the late series M4 Medium tanks, with nearly 8 tons more weight. Being slightly underpowered, the Pershing has a hard time climbing hills. Good knowledge of maps and areas of operation will help immensely, so use them wisely.
+Although moderately armoured for a medium tank class, most enemies can easily destroy the M26 at this rank. A safe playstyle is a must. To reduce direct impacts in frontal engagements angle the Pershing, the V-shape frontal armour can deflect some shots. The lower glacis is a very good target, try to keep it hidden from the enemy. One down side to the Pershing is the engine. The power to weight ratio is poor and does not allow for very quick manoeuvring. It uses the same Ford GAF that can be found in the late series M4 Medium tanks, with nearly 8 tons more weight. Being slightly underpowered, the Pershing has a hard time climbing hills. Good knowledge of maps and areas of operation will help immensely, so use them wisely.
 Urban maps (Poland, Eastern Europe, Hürtgen Forest, Cologne) are perfect for ambushing, use the tank's moderate speed to catch off-guard heavier enemy tanks. Drop artillery in front of suspected enemy positions if the M26 need to cross a street and relocate, the [[Smoke screen|smoke screen]] will cover the M26.
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 If the {{PAGENAME}} has been able to flank an enemy, the first shot is decisive. Always shoot the breech to knock out the gun. The best ammo to do this is M304(APCR) round, or M82(APCBC). M304 will guarantee a 100% successful shot, M82 can also work very good and might destroy everything inside the turret. But some Germans have tracks in the hull sides and if the enemy saw the M26 and is turning the turret, the M82 could bounce off the turning turret armour. Most importantly, don't miss.
-The large sides of German heavies are tempting targets but its very easy to over pen with the wrong ammo like the T33(APCBC) or M304.
+The large sides of German heavies are tempting targets but are very easy to overpenetrate with the wrong ammo like the T33(APCBC) or M304.
-If flanking an SPG like Jagdpanther, Jagdtiger or Ferdinand, just aim for the engine, and the vehicle is basically down for easy picking.
+If flanking an SPG like the Jagdpanther, Jagdtiger or Ferdinand, just aim for the engine, and the vehicle is basically down for easy picking.
 === Pros and cons ===
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-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=us_m26_t99 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m26_t99 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [[wt:en/devblog/current/822/|[Devblog] M26 Pershing with T99 rocket launcher - with developer's answers]]
 {{TankManufacturer Ordnance Department}}
 {{USA medium tanks}}
 {{USA premium ground vehicles}}

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 Testing with the M26 with the T99 commenced in sometime in late 1945 at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.<ref name="PershingHunnicutt">Hunnicutt, R.P. ''Pershing: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series'' U.S.A.: Feist Publications, 1971</ref> However, the tank apparently did not seem to have any interest like no other mention of it is made after that. It was presumably cancelled sometime in early 1946.
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 The M26 medium tank, equipped with launch systems for M8 missiles. It was built as an experimental model. It was not produced serially and never saw combat. It was equipped with a T99 launch system.
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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 70 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 22.85 || 31.62 || 38.40 || 42.47 || 45.18 || rowspan="2" | 9.75 || rowspan="2" | 8.63 || rowspan="2" | 7.95 || rowspan="2" | 7.50
+| rowspan="2" | 70 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 20.0 || 27.7 || 33.6 || 37.2 || 39.5 || rowspan="2" | 9.75 || rowspan="2" | 8.63 || rowspan="2" | 7.95 || rowspan="2" | 7.50
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 ! ''Realistic''
-| 14.28 || 16.80 || 20.40 || 22.56 || 24.00
+| 12.5 || 14.7 || 17.9 || 19.7 || 21.0
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