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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

T26E4/T32

Constructed image of the T32 turret on the T26E4 hull.
Either during or shortly after WWII, Ordnance allegedly fitted the turret of the T32 to a T26E4 chassis. What became of this vehicle is unknown.

Image from Field Report No. 37

This combination isn't beyond the realm of possibility, as the T32 chassis itself is essentially just a lengthened T26E4 one. What kind of effects the much heavier turret would have on the weaker chassis is unknown.

 In World Of Tanks, the T26E4/T32 is this project. Functionally, it should be a standard M26 Pershing with a bigger and better turret. However, the weight of that turret should give it reduced traverse and overall mobility compared to the M26. But it should still be just a bit more agile than the T32. This tank can be thought of as a simple in-between of the M26 Pershing and T32.



Guns: 90 mm Gun T15E2

Engines: Continental AV-1790-3 (810 hp)

Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): T26E4 (T32) (298/152/152)

Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): T26E4 for T32 (~50)

Hull Armor (mm): 102/76/51

Top Speed: 40 km/h

Crew: 5 (Driver; Gunner; Loader; Commander; Radio)



See Also: M26 Pershing, T32

Sources:
https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/362486-t26e4-with-t32-turret/
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  1. UnknownApril 9, 2018 at 9:44 AM

    last I remember, the T26E4 was a "Super Pershing" based on a T26E3 chassis instead of the original T26E1-1 Super Pershing's T26E1 chassis

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    1. ThatTrafficConeApril 9, 2018 at 1:27 PM

      You should check out my article on the M26 Pershing (and the Super Pershing when I get around to it). The "T26E4" is a standard M26 Pershing with the 90 mm T15 gun. Only the T26E4-1 (the one and only actual Super Pershing) used the T15E1, while all other T26E4s used the T15E2.

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  2. UnknownApril 14, 2018 at 6:14 PM

    that's kinda what I meant

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