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WEATHERING DRAGON’S T-26E3 GENERAL PERSHING

By VP Studios

n an effort to develop a new medium tank superior to the “Sherman” series, the T-20 series program was launched in the spring

of 1942. The new tank design was to take advantage of engineering lessons lear ned after the development of the “Sherman”, as

well as lessons learned in battle. After three years of development, the better armored T-26E3 was introduced into battle during

the final months of the war in Europe. Powered by a new 500 h.p. engine and ar med with the more powerful 90mm main gun,

the “General Pershing” proved capable of destr oying the heavily armored Tiger and Panther tanks of the Wehr macht. The

“Pershing” also saw action in the Pacific theater during the final months of WWII, as well as in the Kor ean war. The T-20 pr ogram

provided valuable insight into the development of future tank designs, notably the development of the modern “Patton” series of

main battle tanks, combining a powerful gun, high mobility, and as much ar mor as possible.

The fully finished model loaded with various gear and equipment.