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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}}''' represented the T-26 Model 1933 ''(Note: the in-game model is Model 1939 which were never supplied to NRA, distinguished by the lack of rounded antenna around the turret of Model 1938)'' in NRA service by the time of the 2nd Sino-Japanese War; Soviet Union was still one of the weapon supplier to NRA where they were in dire need for tanks against invaders. 88 of these tanks were supplied alongside with some BT tanks via Northwestern China supply routes; these tanks served NRA from Shanghai to Burma where most of them seemed to have lost during the war, while very few of them somehow survived until the downfall of Nationalist forces in Mainland China where photos suggested these tanks were relocated to Taiwan Island but no further records marked the fate of these obsolete tanks; likely been scraped and replaced by US-aid tanks like M24 and M41 in near future.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' represents the T-26 Model 1933s supplied to the Chinese National Revolutionary Army by the Soviet Union during the Second Sino-Japanese War. These tanks served with the 200th Mechanized Division from Shanghai to Burma during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and continued to be used later in the Civil War against Chinese communists. Most were lost during during the war, but a few somehow survived until the downfall of Nationalist forces in mainland China. Photos suggest these tanks were relocated to Taiwan, but no further records mark their fate; they were likely scrapped and soon replaced by US-aid tanks like the [[M24 (China)|M24]] and [[M41A3 (China)|M41]].
-Introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]] as the reserve tank of Chinese ground tech-tree, it is identical to the Soviet [[T-26]]. Although the overall protection is rather disappointing due to the flat surfaces from the design and the nature of a light tank, if taking the flanks and wait for preys, the 45 mm gun will make sure enemy targets will have a bad day; while being daredevil and hit the frontline is also possible thanks to the sufficient penetration from both shells. It will be a good starter tank to learn how to get advance for future combat vehicles.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], the Chinese T-26 is identical to the [[T-26|Soviet version]]. Although its overall protection is rather disappointing due to the boxy design, even for a light tank, flanking enemies and waiting for prey will allow the 45 mm gun to easily take out enemy targets. It is a good starter tank to learn how to advance for future combat vehicles.
 == General info ==
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 ;Combat tactics:
 It is recommended to play the T-26 in a support role, flanking the battlefield and finding a good position to support your teammates from. The 45 mm cannon has very good characteristics with its rounds (APHEBC, AP) being able to deal a fair amount of damage to enemy vehicles from both short and long-range. The fast reload allows for quick adjustment of aim between shots, meaning the T-26 can be a highly effective flanking vehicle if a good camping spot is found. The limited gun depression however, (-6°) will affect which positions are usable. Keeping back at long-range is certainly an effective way to avoid taking damage.
 The T-26 can also be used for brawling with enemy vehicles, but it should be kept in mind that the thin armour on the T-26 (≤15 mm) will leave the vital modules of your vehicle such as your crew, gun and powerplant (engine & transmission) at risk of taking damage. The mobility of the T-26 is also less than many of its counterparts like the [[Pz.35(t)]] or the [[M2A4]], which could potentially put it at risk in a brawling scenario. On the other hand, the T-26's quick reload will usually give it an upper hand if you can survive the first shot.
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 Due to the top speed of the T-26 being less than many other vehicles at its BR (30 km/h), it will usually arrive in the battlefield after the fighting has already begun. This can be an advantage in that you arrive after your team has already identified many targets. This also means that you will most likely not be on the front line of attack will usually allows for you to last a bit longer than players who rushed the center of the battlefield. On the other hand, it is also less likely that you will reach capture points before they are captured by your teammates, who will be faster than you.
 The lack of armour is really something to be kept in mind, even some tank machine guns like the [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]] and [[Breda Model 31 (13.2 mm)|13.2 mm Breda Model 31]] will be able to go through your thickest pieces of armour (15 mm). Because of this, it is recommended to try your best to avoid enemy vehicles getting the first shot. Driving under cover is advisable to avoid being spotted.
 [[File:T-26 China screenshot 1.jpg|thumb]]
 In terms of the T-26's gun, there are 2 round options. The APHEBC round has a maximum of 70 mm effective penetration with an explosive filler. This will allow for the round to penetrate most armour at the BR and also do a good amount of post-penetration damage if the fuse is set off. The second round type is an AP round. This has a maximum of 73 mm effective penetration, but lacks any explosive filler. This makes its post-penetration damage less effective than the APHEBC round. More information on these two options can be found in the [[#Ammunition|ammunition]] section above.
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 ;Specific enemies worth noting:
 [[Pz.II]] - These speedy German tanks can be extremely dangerous. Their fast firing [[KwK30 (20 mm)|20 mm KwK30]] or [[KwK38 (20 mm)|KwK38]] autocannons can shred your armour and the modules behind it. Pz.IIs have better mobility than the T-26 to boot. Generally, it is advised not to engage head on but if you are forced to, then make sure you get off the first shot before they start spraying. These concerns are also shared with the [[Sd.Kfz. 140/1]]. The good thing about facing the Panzer II is that it doesn't have much armour, like most Rank I vehicles, so you can easily penetrate and knock it out with a single shot. Another tactic is to have a teammate with you, preferably a mobile light tank like the [[M22]] or the [[BT-5]]. Your ally can distract the Panzer II while you line up your shot to take it out. Pz.IIs also have poor turret traverse speed, so getting behind it and shooting its engine can prevent it from bringing its gun to bear on you.
 [[AB 41]] and [[L6/40]] - Italian counterparts to the German Pz.II series, these vehicles both feature [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] autocannons which present the same concerns and counters as the Pz.IIs. The difference is that the L6/40 is slightly slower than the Pz.IIs, while the AB 41 is significantly faster. Generally, if your round penetrates either vehicle, it will most likely do significant damage.
 [[M2A2]] - This unassuming and unusual American vehicle relies on a [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|.50 cal M2HB]] (12.7 mm) heavy machine gun, located in its left-hand turret. The M2A2 shouldn't be dismissed as a threat however, as despite its odd layout, relatively small armament, and light armour, it is one of the fastest light tanks at Rank I. Given the T-26's relatively slow speed, the M2A2 will outflank you easily. Its .50 cal machine gun isn't always able to do a lot of damage to heavily armoured vehicles, but the T-26's is among the vehicles that the M2HB can consistently penetrate. When facing an M2A2, it is recommended to shoot first and stop it from closing the distance. If you are on its right side, it will have to turn towards you to bring its .50 cal to bear. Its [[M1919A4 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M1919A4]] medium machine gun, located in its right turret, will not do any significant damage to the T-26.
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 [[B1 bis]] and [[B1 ter]] - Nearly any Rank I vehicle unfortunate enough to come face-to-face with a B1 is in for a rough time. If the recommended tactic for the T-26 is being a support vehicle, it should be especially employed when a B1 is encountered. The B1 bis has thick armour (60 mm of frontal armour) that can absorb or deflect your 45 mm shells. The B1 ter presents the same issue for you, but even worse. (70 mm of frontal armour) There is little a T-26 can do when facing one of these heavy tanks head on, except for shooting the infamous "mail-slot" weak spot located on the turret ring, or damaging the tracks in hopes of immobilizing it. Calling in for friendly ground and air assistance is highly advised when encountering such beasts.
 [[He 112 A-0]] - This German plane is essentially a flying Panzer II. With a powerful rapid-firing [[MG C/30L (20 mm)|20 mm MG C/30L]] autocannon, it can use API-T rounds have enough penetration to go through the T-26 at nearly every angle. Experienced pilots can wreak havoc on your team until their ammo is expended. It is recommended to find solid roof cover when enemy aircraft are overhead.
 [[:Category:Anti-aircraft vehicles|SPAA]] - Nearly every anti-aircraft vehicle at the tier, save for the Soviet [[GAZ-AAA (4M)]] and the British [[Light AA Mk I]], will be able to penetrate and destroy the T-26 with ease. Not to mention that SPAAs guns have high rates of fire. As with any other vehicles, it is advised to shoot first. Certain SPAAs which are commonly underestimated like the Soviet [[GAZ-AAA (DShK)]], French [[P.7.T AA]], American [[M15 CGMC]], and French [[CCKW 353 AA]] should be especially noted, as despite not having 20 mm autocannons like their Axis counterparts, they all have weapons capable of efficiently knocking out a T-26.

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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 reserve rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is identical to the Soviet [[T-26]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' represented the T-26 Model 1933 ''(Note: the in-game model is Model 1939 which were never supplied to NRA, distinguished by the lack of rounded antenna around the turret of Model 1938)'' in NRA service by the time of the 2nd Sino-Japanese War; Soviet Union was still one of the weapon supplier to NRA where they were in dire need for tanks against invaders. 88 of these tanks were supplied alongside with some BT tanks via Northwestern China supply routes; these tanks served NRA from Shanghai to Burma where most of them seemed to have lost during the war, while very few of them somehow survived until the downfall of Nationalist forces in Mainland China where photos suggested these tanks were relocated to Taiwan Island but no further records marked the fate of these obsolete tanks; likely been scraped and replaced by US-aid tanks like M24 and M41 in near future.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:20-K (45 mm)/Ammunition|BR-240, BR-240SP}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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-| Hull || 15 mm (22°) ''Front plate'' <br> 7 mm (64-80°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 15 mm (6-52°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm (21-23°) ''Top'' <br> 15 mm (0°) ''Bottom'' || 15 mm (0°) ''Top'' <br> 15 mm (12°) ''Bottom'' || 10 mm ''Hull'' <br> 6 mm ''Rear''
+| Hull || 15 mm (22°) ''Front plate'' <br> 7 mm (64-80°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 15 mm (6-52°) ''Lower glacis'' || 15 mm (21-23°) ''Top'' <br> 15 mm ''Bottom'' || 15 mm ''Top'' <br> 15 mm (12°) ''Bottom'' || 10 mm ''Hull'' <br> 6 mm ''Rear''
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 | Turret || 15 mm (13-15°) ''Turret front'' <br> 15 mm (5-44°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 15 mm (17-19°) || 15 mm (17°) || 10 mm
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 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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 | BR-240 || APHEBC || 70 || 67 || 58 || 47 || 39 || 32
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-| BR-240SP || AP || 73 || 70 || 60 || 50 || 41 || 34
+| BR-240SP || APBC || 73 || 70 || 60 || 50 || 41 || 34
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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
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 | BR-240 || APHEBC || 760 || 1.43 || 1.2 || 9 || 29.26 || 48° || 63° || 71°
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-| BR-240SP || AP || 757 || 1.43 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
+| BR-240SP || APBC || 757 || 1.43 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
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 The T-26 can also be used for brawling with enemy vehicles, but it should be kept in mind that the thin armour on the T-26 (≤15 mm) will leave the vital modules of your vehicle such as your crew, gun and powerplant (engine & transmission) at risk of taking damage. The mobility of the T-26 is also less than many of its counterparts like the [[Pz.35(t)]] or the [[M2A4]], which could potentially put it at risk in a brawling scenario. On the other hand, the T-26's quick reload will usually give it an upper hand if you can survive the first shot.
-Due to the top speed of the T-26 being less than many other vehicles at its BR (30 km/h), it will usually arrive in the battlefield after the fighting has already begun. This can be an advantage in that you arrive after your team has already identified many targets. This also means that you will most likely not be on the front line of attack will usually allows for you to last a bit longer than players who rushed the center of the battlefield. On the other hand, it is also less likely that you will reach capture points before they are capped by your teammates, who will be faster than you.
+Due to the top speed of the T-26 being less than many other vehicles at its BR (30 km/h), it will usually arrive in the battlefield after the fighting has already begun. This can be an advantage in that you arrive after your team has already identified many targets. This also means that you will most likely not be on the front line of attack will usually allows for you to last a bit longer than players who rushed the center of the battlefield. On the other hand, it is also less likely that you will reach capture points before they are captured by your teammates, who will be faster than you.
-The lack of armour is really something to be kept in mind, even some tank machine guns like the  [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]] and [[Breda Model 31 (13.2 mm)|13.2 mm Breda Model 31]] will be able to go through your thickest pieces of armour (15 mm). Because of this, it is recommended to try your best to avoid enemy vehicles getting the first shot. Driving under cover is advisable to avoid being spotted.
+The lack of armour is really something to be kept in mind, even some tank machine guns like the [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2HB]] and [[Breda Model 31 (13.2 mm)|13.2 mm Breda Model 31]] will be able to go through your thickest pieces of armour (15 mm). Because of this, it is recommended to try your best to avoid enemy vehicles getting the first shot. Driving under cover is advisable to avoid being spotted.
 [[File:T-26 China screenshot 1.jpg|thumb]]
 In terms of the T-26's gun, there are 2 round options. The APHEBC round has a maximum of 70 mm effective penetration with an explosive filler. This will allow for the round to penetrate most armour at the BR and also do a good amount of post-penetration damage if the fuse is set off. The second round type is an AP round. This has a maximum of 73 mm effective penetration, but lacks any explosive filler. This makes its post-penetration damage less effective than the APHEBC round. More information on these two options can be found in the [[#Ammunition|ammunition]] section above.
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 [[M8 Scott]] and [[LVT(A)(4)]] - This American howitzer carrier takes the speedy hull of the M5 Stuart and mates it with a turret containing a 75 mm howitzer and a .50 cal M2HB. Being very fast, this tank can flank the T-26 very easily. It does not often need to do this however, since its HEAT round can annihilate the T-26 in one shot. It doesn't even need to do that however, since it could opt to just spraying your vehicle down with the .50 cal. By comparative principle, it is an M2A2 with a 75 mm. The [[LVT(A)(4)]] presents similar concerns, as it is marries the M8 Scott's turret to the hull of an LVT. Because of this, the LVT(A)(4) is able to swim. It is recommended to be watching the waterways, as most players do not expect an attack to come from areas that normal tanks cannot traverse.
-[[Ka-Chi]] - This Japanese medium tank is often underestimated for its nation of origin, but it is not to be ignored. Its massive size may prevent your  shells from doing significant damage in one shot, and some may occasionally be completely absorbed by the front pontoon or deflected if angled. Its height can allow it to see over your cover and spot you. It won't be able to lower its gun too far however, especially with floats attached, and if the T-26 is able to sneak around the Ka-Chi, you can potentially rush into the deadzone right alongside the vehicle and shoot into its flank, without chance of retaliation. It is recommended to be watching the waterways, as most players do not expect an attack to come from areas that normal tanks cannot traverse.
+[[Ka-Chi]] - This Japanese medium tank is often underestimated for its nation of origin, but it is not to be ignored. Its massive size may prevent your shells from doing significant damage in one shot, and some may occasionally be completely absorbed by the front pontoon or deflected if angled. Its height can allow it to see over your cover and spot you. It won't be able to lower its gun too far however, especially with floats attached, and if the T-26 is able to sneak around the Ka-Chi, you can potentially rush into the deadzone right alongside the vehicle and shoot into its flank, without chance of retaliation. It is recommended to be watching the waterways, as most players do not expect an attack to come from areas that normal tanks cannot traverse.
-[[B1 bis]] and [[B1 ter]] - Nearly any Rank I vehicle unfortunate enough to come face-to-face with a B1 is in for a rough time. If the recommended tactic for the T-26 is being a support vehicle, it should be especially employed when a B1 is encountered. The B1 bis has thick armour (60 mm  of frontal armour) that can absorb or deflect your 45 mm shells. The B1 ter presents the same issue for you, but even worse. (70 mm of frontal armour) There is little a T-26 can do when facing one of these heavy tanks head on, except for shooting the infamous "mail-slot" weak spot located on the turret ring, or damaging the tracks in hopes of immobilizing it. Calling in for friendly ground and air assistance is highly advised when encountering such beasts.
+[[B1 bis]] and [[B1 ter]] - Nearly any Rank I vehicle unfortunate enough to come face-to-face with a B1 is in for a rough time. If the recommended tactic for the T-26 is being a support vehicle, it should be especially employed when a B1 is encountered. The B1 bis has thick armour (60 mm of frontal armour) that can absorb or deflect your 45 mm shells. The B1 ter presents the same issue for you, but even worse. (70 mm of frontal armour) There is little a T-26 can do when facing one of these heavy tanks head on, except for shooting the infamous "mail-slot" weak spot located on the turret ring, or damaging the tracks in hopes of immobilizing it. Calling in for friendly ground and air assistance is highly advised when encountering such beasts.
 [[He 112 A-0]] - This German plane is essentially a flying Panzer II. With a powerful rapid-firing [[MG C/30L (20 mm)|20 mm MG C/30L]] autocannon, it can use API-T rounds have enough penetration to go through the T-26 at nearly every angle. Experienced pilots can wreak havoc on your team until their ammo is expended. It is recommended to find solid roof cover when enemy aircraft are overhead.
-[[:Category:Anti-aircraft vehicles|SPAA]] - Nearly every anti-aircraft vehicle at the tier, save for the Soviet [[GAZ-AAA (4M)]] and the British [[Light AA Mk I]], will be able to penetrate and destroy the T-26 with ease. Not to mention that SPAAs guns have high fire rates. As with any other vehicles, it is advised to shoot first. Certain SPAAs which are commonly underestimated like the Soviet [[GAZ-AAA (DShK)]], French [[P.7.T AA]], American [[M15 CGMC]], and French [[CCKW 353 AA]] should be especially noted, as despite not having 20 mm autocannons like their Axis counterparts, they all have weapons capable of efficiently knocking out a T-26.
+[[:Category:Anti-aircraft vehicles|SPAA]] - Nearly every anti-aircraft vehicle at the tier, save for the Soviet [[GAZ-AAA (4M)]] and the British [[Light AA Mk I]], will be able to penetrate and destroy the T-26 with ease. Not to mention that SPAAs guns have high rates of fire. As with any other vehicles, it is advised to shoot first. Certain SPAAs which are commonly underestimated like the Soviet [[GAZ-AAA (DShK)]], French [[P.7.T AA]], American [[M15 CGMC]], and French [[CCKW 353 AA]] should be especially noted, as despite not having 20 mm autocannons like their Axis counterparts, they all have weapons capable of efficiently knocking out a T-26.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 === In Chinese Service ===
-In 1937-39, a period of high tensions between the USSR and Japan, the Soviets provided 88 T-26 M33 tanks to China. The T-26, which along with the BT tanks, would constitute three-quarters of the Soviet tank force at the start of its war with Germany in 1941, had been developed from and was very similar to the Vickers 6-ton tank, a model which China had previously bought from Britain. With 20 of those tanks, mostly the Vickers Mark E armed with a short 47 mm gun, fighting with the 1st and 2nd Tank Battalions around Shanghai in 1937, is where most had been lost to the Japanese. The T-26s that came after appear to have been radio-equipped. They were assigned to the 1st Tank Regiment, which had elements attached to the new 200th (Motorised) Division, the first such division in the Chinese army. The 200<sup>th</sup> division, with at least nine T-26s, was deployed to Burma in the spring of 1942. Most of its tanks were believed lost in that campaign, although they acquitted themselves well. Other T-26 elements saw action in China proper throughout the war. Some of these T-26s survived to the very end of the Chinese Civil War and were then retreated to Keelung after the lost of the Mainland; but the records of the fate of these which were shipped to Taiwan were rather sparse, likely to be replaced by US-built tanks as part of their military aid to the Nationalist forces.
+In 1937-39, a period of high tensions between the USSR and Japan, the Soviets provided 88 T-26 M33 tanks to China. The T-26, which along with the BT tanks, would constitute three-quarters of the Soviet tank force at the start of its war with Germany in 1941, had been developed from and was very similar to the Vickers 6-ton tank, a model which China had previously bought from Britain. With 20 of those tanks, mostly the Vickers Mark E armed with a short 47 mm gun, fighting with the 1st and 2nd Tank Battalions around Shanghai in 1937, is where most had been lost to the Japanese. The T-26s that came after appear to have been radio-equipped. They were assigned to the 1st Tank Regiment, which had elements attached to the new 200th (Motorised) Division, the first such division in the Chinese army. The 200<sup>th</sup> division, with at least nine T-26s, was deployed to Burma in the spring of 1942. Most of its tanks were believed lost in that campaign, although they acquitted themselves well. Other T-26 elements saw action in China proper throughout the war. Some of these T-26s survived to the very end of the Chinese Civil War and were then retreated to Keelung after the loss of the Mainland; but the records of the fate of those shipped to Taiwan were rather sparse, likely to be replaced by US-built tanks as part of their military aid to the Nationalist forces.
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 === In Chinese Service ===
-In 1937-39, a period of high tensions between the USSR and Japan, the Soviets provided 88 T-26 M33 tanks to China. The T-26, which along with the BT tanks, would constitute three-quarters of the Soviet tank force at the start of its war with Germany in 1941, had been developed from and was very similar to the Vickers 6-ton tank, a model which China had previously bought from Britain. With 20 of those tanks, mostly the Vickers Mark E armed with a short 47 mm gun, fighting with the 1st and 2nd Tank Battalions around Shanghai in 1937, is where most had been lost to the Japanese. The T-26s that came after appear to have been radio-equipped. They were assigned to the 1st Tank Regiment, which had elements attached to the new 200th (Motorised) Division, the first such division in the Chinese army. The 200<sup>th</sup> division, with at least nine T-26s, was deployed to Burma in the spring of 1942. Most of its tanks were believed lost in that campaign, although they acquitted themselves well. Other T-26 elements saw action in China proper throughout the war.
+In 1937-39, a period of high tensions between the USSR and Japan, the Soviets provided 88 T-26 M33 tanks to China. The T-26, which along with the BT tanks, would constitute three-quarters of the Soviet tank force at the start of its war with Germany in 1941, had been developed from and was very similar to the Vickers 6-ton tank, a model which China had previously bought from Britain. With 20 of those tanks, mostly the Vickers Mark E armed with a short 47 mm gun, fighting with the 1st and 2nd Tank Battalions around Shanghai in 1937, is where most had been lost to the Japanese. The T-26s that came after appear to have been radio-equipped. They were assigned to the 1st Tank Regiment, which had elements attached to the new 200th (Motorised) Division, the first such division in the Chinese army. The 200<sup>th</sup> division, with at least nine T-26s, was deployed to Burma in the spring of 1942. Most of its tanks were believed lost in that campaign, although they acquitted themselves well. Other T-26 elements saw action in China proper throughout the war. Some of these T-26s survived to the very end of the Chinese Civil War and were then retreated to Keelung after the lost of the Mainland; but the records of the fate of these which were shipped to Taiwan were rather sparse, likely to be replaced by US-built tanks as part of their military aid to the Nationalist forces.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=cn_t_26_1940 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[T-26 (Family)]]
 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 {{main|20-K (45 mm)}}
-The 45 mm 20-K is the typical Soviet Rank I gun. Players should get used to it since it will be your main armament until other vehicles are researched. The APHEBC round has a good amount of HE filler, meaning penetrating shells will do good damage, sometimes even knocking out enemies with a single shot. At longer ranges, shells begin to lose penetration and accuracy; it is not made for sniping. It is recommended to bring ~10-15 BR-240SP (pure AP shells) for heavier targets as they have more penetration. This gun is very forgiving to beginners, with its very fast reload speed, decent damage, and maneuverability.
+The 45 mm 20-K is the typical Soviet Rank I gun. Players should get used to it since it will be your main armament until other vehicles are researched. The APHEBC round has a good amount of HE filler, meaning penetrating shells will do good damage, sometimes even knocking out enemies with a single shot. At longer ranges, shells begin to lose penetration and accuracy; it is not made for sniping. It is recommended to bring ~10-15 BR-240SP (pure AP shells) for heavier targets as they have more penetration. This gun is very forgiving to beginners, with its very fast reload speed, decent damage, and manoeuvrability.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Great firepower; the stock APHE shell can frontally penetrate and knock out many tanks with a singe shot
+* Great firepower; the stock APHE shell can frontally penetrate and knock out many tanks with a single shot
 * Very fast reload
 * Fairly accurate gun at short to medium ranges