The game World of Tanks was not for everyone simple and clear. Some players experienced in other projects face difficulties. There are many reasons for this; therefore, it is difficult to single out one. One way or another, but the most common mistakes are encountered with an understanding of the mechanics of tanks. Each machine has its own purpose in the game, depending on the situation, it must be used one way and another.
Therefore, tankers often look for different guides in order to understand the principle of the game in one or another "transport". So, the interesting gameplay is the model M26 Pershing. But first, it’s worth knowing about the historical facts associated with this tank.
In history
It is easy to guess that the car received such a name in honor of one of the generals of the American army John Pershing. First became known to the world in 1944. The very next year, she entered the Second World War. Since 1950, she participated in the Korean War.
During the fighting, the equipment performed well, but it cannot be said that it became legendary. In 1951, it was decided to replace the M26 Pershing tank with more universal cars that could easily cope in mountainous areas. So the world became famous now from the game World of Tanks "Patton" and "Sherman".
In Game
If you decide to pump American tanks, then sooner or later you will reach the eighth level. This is where the M26 Pershing is found. Guide to it is worth starting with a basic description of the performance characteristics. This is a medium tank that has good weapons, good dynamics and, in principle, is a worthy opponent on the battlefield. From the real prototype, he adopted some booking indicators and overall appearance.
The cost of the tank in the game is more than 2 million silver. The health of the car is 1350 in stock, but after pumping - 2430 hp, which is an excellent indicator for ST. The visibility and communication range after improvement also become larger: visibility from 390 meters to 400 m, and communication from 396 meters to 745 m.
To battle
Going into battle, you should carefully study all the advantages and disadvantages of the tank. To understand whether it is possible to go to the front line and fight head-on with headbands. Knowing this will help us the value of booking the case. The M26 Pershing, whose photo resembles a real prototype ST, has weak armor: in the forehead of the hull - 101 mm, in the side - 76 mm, and in the stern - 50 mm.
The tank’s turret is also not very strong: 101 mm in the forehead, and 76 mm in the side and stern. Due to the fact that the tank is tall, it is easy to shoot and, in principle, hit. Therefore, to go forward is not the best option. It is advisable to skip ahead of more armored vehicles and fight behind their bodies.
Maneuverability
The next important characteristic is the mobility of the tank. The choice of tactics also depends on her. Given that this is a ST, maneuverability indicators are acceptable. The engine in stock has a capacity of 560 horsepower, at a maximum level of pumping, you can install the engine at 704 liters. from. Also, their agility changes from 36 degrees to 38 degrees per second. The maximum speed remains unchanged 48/20 kilometers per hour.
Gun
The main difference between a gaming machine and a real prototype is its combat ability, in particular, a weapon. The WOT M26 Pershing developers made a “mythical” cannon that did not exist in history on any tank. This is not surprising, given that at one time the American ST did not cope well with German tanks, and therefore, if it had got the real characteristics of the game, it could not have resisted anyone at all.
Depending on the tower, the choice of guns in this model is wide. In stock, the player is presented with a gun, which has a very weak penetration at level 8 - 128/177/38 mm. In this case, the damage is 115/115/185. The rate of fire of such a gun is equal to 14 rounds per minute. The spread is 0.43 meters per 100 meters, and the reduction is 2.3 seconds. In ammunition 92 shells.
After maximum pumping of the tank, the situation changes, and accordingly the gameplay of M26 Pershing may change. The characteristics of the top gun allow a more aggressive battle and, in principle, achieve good damage by the end of the battle. So, penetration increases to 190/268/45 mm, the damage is equal to 240/240/320. Rate of fire becomes half as small - 7 rounds per minute. The spread is also reduced to 0.37 m / 100 m. Ammunition consists of 70 shells. Mixing remains unchanged.
As a result, the potential damage per minute increases to 1757 hp. By the way, this gun has good elevation angles - -10 ... + 20 degrees. Thanks to them, you can try to fight from the hills, although again it is worth considering the height of the hull.
Pumping sequence
To get the M26 Pershing, you need to pump out the seventh T20 medium tank and gain 98 thousand experience. After the acquisition of Pershing, the further purchase is individual, but still there are some recommendations. So, for starters, it's best to open the engine. If penetration and damage are even more or less tolerable, then the dynamics in stock are terrible. Therefore, every experienced tanker will advise you first to take up the engine.
Next, you have to choose between a gun and a tower. Here, to each his own, the benefit is that the stock tracks allow you to install both. It is better, of course, to give preference to the tower first, to add strength and visibility to it.
Next, you can think about improving the chassis. Thanks to her, it will be possible to maximize the car. After that you can pump over what remains after choosing a pair of guns and a tower. And at the end we are already opening a walkie-talkie, which, by the way, may already be bought if the M7 is fully pumped.
Pros and cons
Before embarking on a battle, it is necessary to note the shortcomings and advantages of the M26 Pershing. Booking a tank is average. Due to the shape of the case, although it can catch ricochets, it is more often the case. The total damage per minute is excellent, so you need to use this. On the go, the tank shoots pretty accurately. This is due to good penetration, and with an accurate gun and a small spread.
Nice review on the M26 Pershing. If it is improved with the help of optics, then it can become the best in the game. The main disadvantage of this machine is considered to be quite large dimensions for the CT and vulnerable internal modules.
Battle behavior
So, we finally got to the battle. This is not to say that this tank presents some surprises in the choice of tactics. Everything will again depend on the tanker's playing style, on his habits. But STs are quite versatile machines, so they most often act as support. As mentioned earlier, under the cover of heavy tanks, this model should fire and cause damage. By the way, if for "Pershing" charge "gold", then you can break through the tenth level TT.
Of course, this version of the game is not the only one. You may not be attached to the "senior" allies. Of course, randomness is an unpredictable thing, so you can’t expect that this model will fall with your twins. Not only that, sometimes in battle this tank is led by the ST, and “classmates” join it, but to a level younger.
One way or another, even with such a crowd you can occupy one of the flanks, push it through and try to fight with single-level machines. This situation is quite variable. For example, if a high-level tank is amassed among the enemies, you will have to charge the sub-caliber and try to disassemble it from the shelter. If the “junior” STs arrived on the flank, then it is easy to deal with them and fighting head to head.
As mentioned earlier, the main advantage of the tank is its combat ability, which, together with a strong mask of the gun, allows you to continuously attack enemies, hiding behind the hills and tanking all shells.
Obstacles
Of course, as with any other technology, with the M26 Pershing, not everything goes smoothly. So, you can find flaws and with an excellent tool. Although it is quite good, in other nations there are STs that are superior in this indicator. Dynamics also does not always show a good result. Even among American CTs, there are cars that are more maneuverable.
As mentioned earlier, large dimensions can interfere with an effective game. In open areas, the probability of detecting a tank increases. And given the weak armor, you can get from enemies from all sides.
The versatility of Pershing is both its advantage and disadvantage. Due to the fact that he has average indicators for all TTX positions, it is difficult for him to take his position, and therefore he constantly needs to adapt to the situation. That is, there is no specific tactic for this machine, and this is why it loses to many “classmates”.
Crew
To make the tank as useful as possible, you should decide on tactics, and then install the modules and pump the crew. Of course, there is no universal choice for all these processes, but some tips are still worth considering.
Depending on the tactics that you prefer, you need to pump the crew. If you decide to be an attack aircraft, then the first thing we study is “Light Bulb” and “Repair”. The second perk for the commander, select "Repair", and for the rest of the crew that option that you prefer. Here you can give preference to “Jack of all trades”, “Cleanliness and order”, etc. Choose “Battle fraternity” as the third perk.
If you decide to be a universal tank, then you need to maximize all the advantages of this machine. The first perk, anyway, select “Light Bulb” and “Repair”. But the second we pump Eagle Eye and Radio Interception, for shooting we select the Smooth Move and the Smooth Turn of the Tower.
You can give preference to sniper tactics, in which "Repair" and "Battle Brotherhood" will no longer be a priority. In this case, it will be necessary to improve visibility, dispersion and rate of fire, as well as not to forget about camouflage.
Equipment
M26 Pershing reviews received mixed. All the same, the style and habit of the tankers decides. Someone got used to more dynamic cars, someone, on the contrary, got used to equipment with excellent firepower. This option is medium and quite complex.
As in the case of the crew, the choice of equipment depends on the tactics. If you like the assault, then you need to put enlightened optics, a vertical stabilizer and a rammer. The last two modules are great for any tactic. But instead of enlightened optics, the station wagon can choose improved ventilation, and put the camouflage net to the sniper.
Thus, you enhance the good qualities of ST. The rammer and VN stabilizer will help with the DPM indicators. Enlightened optics - increase the already good visibility, improved ventilation will add + 5% to the current characteristics. Using a camouflage net or stereo tube, it is easy to fight from an ambush.
Ammunition distribution is an individual process. Everything will depend on how many loans and "gold" you have. Some prefer to fully charge the sub-caliber so that there are no problems with penetration, especially with tanks 1-2 levels higher. More economical tankers, of course, prefer armor-piercing shells. A smaller part is determined for "gold" and a couple are left on high-explosive.
Since the M26 Pershing suffers from damage to internal equipment, it is better to add standard repair kits, a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher to the equipment. Most often it is this option that is recommended, since it will save this tank from combustion at the beginning of the battle or from problems with the crew’s "health".