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When did the T26E4 superpershing tank come out?

When did the T26E4 superpershing tank come out?

The T26E4 SuperPershing is an American tier 8 premium medium tank. To increase firepower, a new long-barrelled 90-mm gun was mounted on the T26E1 in January 1945. The prototype was designated the T26E4. Development was discontinued in January 1947 due to problems with the gun and the loading mechanism.

What’s the armor penetration of a T26E4 tank?

Since patch 9.17 its penetration was buffed to 192, and gun handling is usually acceptable given the slow speed. An alternative to targeting weak spots while in a T26E4 are its premium rounds which boast greatly increased penetration. These rounds often exceed the armor-penetration capabilities of non-premium Tier VIII medium tanks.

Is the T26E4 tank immune to HEAT shells?

The front of a T26E4 is a serious challenge to inexperienced players and tanks at a distance. The front is virtually immune to high-explosive or HEAT shells (assuming it has lower than 330mm+ penetration) due to the mass of the turret armor and the very well-sloped spaced armor on the front.

What to do with a T26E4 superpershing vehicle?

Furthermore, as with most American vehicles, the T26E4 has great gun depression which allows it to hull-down and use cover comfortably. It is advised that the Super Pershing attack in a group with heavies when possible and, if available, exploit terrain features using its excellent gun depression and turret armor.

What kind of gun does a T26E4 tank have?

Armor, guns, mobility, tanks sizes and many others. One thing for sure: without good DPM it’s better to stay in the group or keep your distance. To increase firepower, a new long-barrelled 90-mm gun was mounted on the T26E1 in January 1945. The prototype was designated the T26E4.

Where is the hydropneumatic equilibrator on a T26E4 tank?

In some of the photos, these can be seen without their casing. For the 25 serial produced T26E4s, an internal hydropneumatic equilibrator was installed inside the turret and the external springs were deleted. The first two prototypes were the only ones to have this feature.