During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. The 90 mm M3 gun of the Pershing was similar to the German 88 mm KwK 36 used on the Tiger I. The field tests of the regular Pershing showed that it could not stand up against the german heavy guns, so they added 50 more millimeters of armor platting in the front. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armor and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or "King Tiger." The American encountered a Tiger tank that fired its 88mm gun. Is there any historical evidence that a Super-Pershing T26E1 engaged a King Tiger at Dessau on April 21, 1945 and took it out? Super Pershing vs. King Tiger - Dessau A nice story for those interested in armor. The next morning, the Super Pershing participated in repulsing a German counterattack in Dessau’s center. Joined: Nov 15, 2008 Messages: 365 Likes Received: 47. the_patr1ck said: Super Pershing vs. King Tiger - Dessau On this site, there is the only … 310 were send to Europe before the end of the war but the first 20 saw most action. In the second battle, the Super Pershing allegedly destroyed a King Tiger by hitting its bottom and causing an ammo rack explosion. The brave and capable noncommissioned officer had one weakness. Lyle F. … At seventy-five tons, it was bigger than its predecessor. It was never known if this shot came from the Tiger, or from some other anti-tank weapon. I love only that which they defend.”. Somewhere along the line the "Tiger" became a King Tiger. Super Pershing vs. King Tiger - Dessau On this site, there is the only combat between Super Pershing and Tiger - it seems that experimental American tanks were tougher than their German equivalents. A Pershing can defeat a King Tiger one on one with proper tactics. In the second battle, the Super Pershing allegedly destroyed a King Tiger by hitting its bottom and causing an ammo rack explosion. Modern sloped armour, one of the best guns "in the business", by design a very capable vehicle. The only flaw about this gun was that the shell travelled so fast, the crew was barely able to see it. A German shot passed between the M26’s tracks! Featuring full-colour artwork, carefully chosen photographs and specially commissioned maps, this is … So I decided to repeat the scenario I did year ago. The Super Pershing (aka T26E4-1) was equipped with a new long-barreled T15E1 90mm gun that was designed to out-perform the German high-velocity 88mm on the King Tiger. Here we are comparing an American heavy tank (Pershing) to a German heavy tank ( Tiger ll). While the Tiger I had been in the front lines since 1942, the US Pershing first entered combat in late February 1945, and more than 20 Pershings would see action before war's end. Compare; Tank list; About / Contact; Comparing: M26 Pershing vs. Tiger I vs. T-150. The Pershing before being converted to the up-armored so-called Super Pershing. IS-2 Vs. Pershing Vs. King Tiger. Nazi Germany's Tiger is arguably the most famous tank of World War II. The gun was the best of its time. “War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. DEY 0 Posted September 21, 2005. Don't be too hard on the poor Tiger crew. This leads me to believe that it was either a Tiger or a Panzer IV. 3 days before the 3rd Armored Division was to leave Europe, a battle broke out between the newly made American T26E4-1, or Super Pershing, and the formidable German King Tiger. The crew quickly loaded an Armor Piercing round and destroyed the tank. Reply. Only two Super Pershings were ever built, and the 3AD had the only one in the European Theater - an experimental version with its remarkably long barrel. There was 1 T26E1-1 Super Pershing. Tiger 2 (P) Vs. T26E1-1 "Super Pershing" RB Ground. Reactions: WendyZXZ, Charlie686, spud_.308 and 4 others. I agree that most GI's in the ETO would call any German tank a Tiger but as a tank gunner I would bet my money that Irwin knew the difference between a Tiger & the other German models. As the German Panther approached, Irwin fired, disabling the … October 14, 2012 at 3:15 pm. Close. But the shot, a non-armor-piercing high explosive (HE) shell, had no effect. Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. "KT crew likely poorly trained to move forward and expose the bottom hull while being fired upon." There are several CMBO scenarios that feature the Pershing / Super Pershing vs the King Tiger matchup. ( Sd.Kfz. Change ), 588th Night Bomber Regiment “Night Witches”. An American Super Pershing slugged it out with a German King Tiger. Super Pershing. American medium tank, named in honor of General John Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. As long as this vehicle is kept in good shape and well-escorted to protect its vulnerable flanks and rear, the Americans can mount virtually unstoppable attacks. It's one of the great tank duels of World War II, when an American Super Pershing went head-to-head with the dreaded German King Tiger in Dessau in April 194... Super Pershing vs King Tiger Duel 1945 - … I found mixed resources on the battle but apparently this is where the super Pershing knocked out the king tiger but i think it could be fake because of the missing documents that say the king tiger was there. In the city of Dessau, on April 21, 1945, as the 3rd Armored Division advanced, the tank was engaged by what was widely believed to be a Tiger II. Even more remarkable, it had penetrated 13 inches of armor at 100 yards. The Pershing before being converted to the up-armored so-called Super Pershing. Unknown to the crew, a german King Tiger was waiting 600 yards away in the same direction the tank was turning. The ordnance inventory designation was Sd.Kfz. King Tiger vs Pershing Thread starter Desert Fox; Start date Apr 26, 2009; Desert Fox Vulpes zerda. The shootout at Dessau between the Super Pershing and the King Tiger on 21 April 1945 is documented on the 3rd Armored Division History Foundation website at []. Required fields are marked *. World of tanks - comparing tanks side by side: M26 Pershing vs. Tiger I vs. T-150 The 90mm AP round penetrated the Tiger’s underbelly, apparently striking the ammo well and resulting in a tremendous explosion that blew its turret loose. Apr 26, 2009 #1 Were there any cases of King Tiger tanks against Pershing tanks in … This tank was designated T26E1-1. 20 T26E3 (normal M26 Pershing) were deployed as part of Zebra mission and saw action. American medium tank, named in honor of General John Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. Sentinel Member. Followers 0. He was the Super Pershing gunner mentioned in Super Pershing vs. King Tiger - Dessau when the Pershing destroyed the non-existant Tiger. Irwin described this German tank as a Tiger II, but Zaloga was skeptical of this claim, as there was a very small number of Tiger II tanks in Western Europe in 1945." This also means that the M26 Pershing quickly becomes the number one target for all enemy direct-attack abilities. Wild Bill's "Eldorf" and "A Tiger Hunt" are two that come to mind. Who would win in a battle, a Super Pershing or a King Tiger. Adding a whole 7 tons to the tanks weight but only decreasing its top speed by 8 mph. http://www.3ad.com/history/wwll/feature.pages/super.pershing.1.htm. “As the tank rounded the corner, the King Tiger had fired its high velocity shell. While the Tiger I had been i During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. killakanz 0 killakanz 0 Man with a heart, a soul. The two will experience no gun jams or breakdowns. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The odds of finding one though we of little to none. The King Tiger had well-sloped armor that was six inches thick on the front hull. It was quoted in the main article here on Wikepedia but keeps getting disputed and removed. Bottom Photo: German King Tiger, or Tiger II. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armour and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'. WW2. The Super Pershing (aka T26E4-1) was equipped with a new long-barreled T15E1 90mm gun that was designed to out-perform the German high-velocity 88mm on the King Tiger. Super pershing vs IS-2 1944 vs Tiger II Since the super pershing is now 6.3, it's realy not that bad, even though i don't have the is-2 i still think the super pershing is slightly better than is 2 and also the tiger ii which i have played for a while. The Super Pershing (aka T26E4-1) was equipped with a new long-barreled T15E1 90mm gun that was designed to out-perform the German high-velocity 88mm on the King Tiger.
During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. The U.S. tank was manned by an experienced crew under the command of Staff Sergeant Joseph Matira of Massachusetts. I have heard the story. 5 Panther tank. DEY. Super Pershing vs. King Tiger. An American Super Pershing slugged it out with a German King Tiger. In an effort to match the firepower of the Königstiger's more powerful 88 mm KwK43, the T15E1 90 mm gun was developed and mounted in a T26E1 in January 1945. ( Log Out / This leads me to believe that it was either a Tiger or a Panzer IV. WW2. The T15E1 gun was 73 calibers in length and had a much longer high capacity chamber. The Super Pershing then knocked it out with a shot to the belly as the German tank tried to climb over a pile of rubble. 11-01-2015, 14:49 (Ten post był ostatnio modyfikowany: 11-01-2015, 15:14 przez Arsen.) There was 1 T26E1-1 Super Pershing. This has been discussed to great length on other forums specialized on WW2 or tanks, aswell as on certain blogs. Later 25 T26E4 Super Pershings were build (but did not see action). Comparing: Tiger II vs. M26 Pershing The most heavily armored tank carrying the most powerful anti-tank gun. Conceptionally I'd go with the Tiger II. Being supported by the 36th Infantry, the tank had reached an intersection. He was severely claustrophobic, and during any fighting he usually stood up in the turret of his vehicle … Note: Sources include the book Spearhead in the West (1946 edition); the book Death Traps by Belton Cooper; and the book Another River, Another Town and personal writings by John P. Irwin. The impetus for the development of the Tiger as well as the Pershing, their design phase and … IS-2 Vs. Pershing Vs. King Tiger. If you know anything about tanks, you would know about the short-lived success of the first tiger tank ( Panzer lv). Getting serious here, the M26 Pershing was designed during World War II to specifically …
During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. Liczba postów: 67 Liczba wątków: 6 Dołączył: Dec 2014 #1. The Army Ordinance had been anxious to get this tank into combat as fast as possible, hoping that it would be able to go up against the infamous King Tiger. Sign in to follow this . The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armour and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'. Edited January 29, 2005 by djenin. Prev ; 1; 2; Next; Page 2 of 2 . Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Enter the Tiger II, or Konigstiger (King Tiger). Abgeschossene 10,078 Abgeschossene 10,078 Hyperion forever! World of tanks - comparing tanks side by side: M26 Pershing vs. Tiger I vs. T-150. Followers 0. Top Photo: The "Super Pershing" T26E4-1 (originally designated T26E1-1) is shown at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in early 1945, shortly before being shipped to the 3rd Armored Division inside Germany via England. Starting in February 1945 these vehicles took part in World War II; in 1950–1951 the vehicle saw combat in the Korean War. At 1600 yards -if that was the range- a KT could've stood side-on (if it wanted to) against most-all the weaponry the U.S. could throw at it without so much as scratching the paint! Did you know that… - M26 was developed by the Americans as a vehicle equal to the German King Tiger - there was a plan to produce 1000 Super Pershings, but in the end only 25 were produced Many depends on tactical situation,the Pershing was built lower,the turret traverse as faster,both of them fired very accurately.The Pershing was maybe faster but the KT was able to turn in place. A good read for a cold day. US "Super Pershing" vs. Germany's "King Tiger" Sign in to follow this . The Super Pershing was equipped with the newly made T15E1 90mm cannon. 0. Top Photo: The "Super Pershing" T26E4-1 (originally designated T26E1-1) is shown at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in early 1945, shortly before being shipped to the 3rd Armored Division inside Germany via England. In any case, no serious damage was done – probably a lucky glancing impact. 4 thoughts on “King Tiger Versus Super Pershing.” Marcel. Let’s say both are in top mechanical condition and both crews are of equal experience. Your email address will not be published. Its longer-barreled (and thus higher velocity) KwK 43 88-millimeter cannon could penetrate five inches of armor at a range of two kilometers (1.2 miles). 310 were send to Europe before the end of the war but the first 20 saw most action. At 50 tons and with a 88 mm gun. Gunner Cpl John “Jack” Irwin, only 18 years old, responded almost instantly with a round that struck the Tiger’s huge angled glasis, or front plate. Posted by 4 hours ago. This tank was designated T26E1-1. Since Pershings are rather weaker to other foreign tanks namely Tiger I and Tiger Ii and the IS-3 and most super-heavy tanks, using Pershings in numbers are highly recommended to supplant the offsets. The Super Pershing (aka T26E4-1) was equipped with a new long-barreled T15E1 90mm gun that was designed to out-perform the German high-velocity 88mm on the King Tiger. Somewhere along the line the "Tiger" became a King Tiger. The story started out as the tank being a "Tiger", which is what the Super Pershing's gunner identified it as in his memoirs. The King Tiger was the largest tank to ever enter mass production with about 492 of them being made. In this Osprey "Duel" title, "Pershing vs Tiger - Germany 1945", Steven Zaloga gives us an excellent comparison of heavy vs. heavy in late WWII ETO. At Dessau on April 21 st 1945, a T-26 Super Pershing exchanged rounds with a 77 ton King Tiger tank and destroyed in at 50 yards. The The 90-mm M3 gun of the Pershing was similar to the German 88 mm KwK 36 used on the Tiger I. The King Tiger had much heavier armor(max 185mm) and the M26 was not well protected against its gun (8,8cm Kwk43 L/71). The M26 Pershing is the tank that is firing its main gun. The first round, an HE round, bounced off the Tigers hull. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The special 90mm ammunition had produced a muzzle … Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The enemy tank fired one shell at the Super Pershing which ricocheted. Super Pershing vs. King Tiger - Dessau On this site, there is the only combat between Super Pershing and Tiger - it seems that experimental American tanks were tougher than their German equivalents. 20 T26E3 (normal M26 Pershing) were deployed as part of Zebra mission and saw action. Followers 0. Member NRA and Buckeye Firearms Association. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The special 90mm ammunition had produced a muzzle velocity of 3,850 feet per second, or some 600 feet per second faster than the 88mm of the King Tiger. Duel 80: Pershing vs Tiger [56-690] 20.50EUR During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. By Steven J. Zaloga This book examines the dramatic Tiger/Pershing duel at Elsdorf in Germany, and also assesses the clashes between German armour and the sole 'Super Pershing' deployed to Europe. Starting in February 1945 these vehicles took part in World War II; in 1950–1951 the vehicle saw combat in the Korean War. At any rate if it is true, it is a testament to the tanks design. ... German King Tiger, or Tiger II. This new U.S. gun had successfully penetrated 8.5 inches of armor at 1,000 yards at 30 degrees. Even more remarkable, it had penetrated 13 inches of armor at 100 yards. In 1944–1946 in the U.S. Army, the M26 was temporarily classified as heavy tank. In testing, this new U.S. gun had successfully penetrated 8.5 inches of armor at 1,000 yards at 30 degrees. The shot then hit the ammo locker and the tank exploded. The crew did not have enough time to examine their trophy though as a fire fight had broke out between the infantry and germans within the building. English; Deutsch; français; español ; magyar; polski; čeština; русский; Tiếng Việt; WoT Tank Compare v.9.15. Arsen. Ricocheting off the armor, it shot skyward and exploded harmlessly. All the groundwork is laid by Zaloga. ( Log Out / This new U.S. gun had successfully penetrated 8.5 inches of armor at 1,000 yards at 30 degrees. ( Log Out / The U.S. tank was manned by an experienced crew under the command of Staff Sergeant Joseph Matira of Massachusetts. It would be the first and only meeting between a King Tiger and the Super Pershing, a modified standard M26 Pershing weighing 53 tons - an almost "secret" tank that, to this day, remains largely an enigma to military historians. the_patr1ck, Aug 3, 2009 #12. October … US "Super Pershing" vs. Germany's "King Tiger" By TheElusiveWapiti, December 27, 2014 in General & Upcoming. The Super Pershing had been loaded with an HE only because Irwin had been expecting urban targets, such as buildings, personnel, and light anti-tank guns.”, “‘AP!”, he shouted to his loader “Pete,” which meant an armor-piercing shell would be next. The King Tiger was the largest tank to ever enter mass production with about 492 of them being made. Most of the German armor in the west had to be pulled out and put on the eastern front to stop the advancing soviets, but on April 21st, The crew commanded by SSgt Joe Maduri, had their “wish.”, The 3rd Armored Division had commenced a 4 pronged attack on the on the city of Dessau in Germany. This is because, according to the Gunner’s story, he shot underneath it, since it was attempting to go over some rubble. The shell missed, going right over the Super Pershing. Later 25 T26E4 Super Pershings were build (but did not see action). And a gun. The battle only last only 20 seconds. W założeniu nowa konstrukcja miała być zdolna zniszczyć każdy napotkany niemiecki czołg. In the next instant, Irwin aimed and fired a second time, just as the royal monster was moving forward and raising up over a pile of rubble. Maduri and crew then felt a concussion or thud on the turret. Super Pershing vs King Tiger also known as Tiger II Men of War Assault Squad 2 editor scenario is here. By Steven J. Zaloga This book examines the dramatic Tiger/Pershing duel at Elsdorf in Germany, and also assesses the clashes between German armour and the sole 'Super Pershing' deployed to Europe. The Germans reserved the 'best steel' for the Tiger 1, the King Tiger … So i've just unlocked my Tiger 2 (P) and now im encountering a handful T26E1-1 each game. US "Super Pershing" vs. Germany's "King Tiger" Sign in to follow this . Link to post Share on other sites. 182. 3AD's "Super Pershing" vs. Germany's "King Tiger" WWII's two most powerful tanks meet in a historic encounter DUEL AT DESSAU - on April 21, 1945 A Spearhead One-on-One Tank Victory by Website Staff Only three days before the 3rd Armored Division's final combat action of WWII, a Super Pershing of the 33rd Armored Regiment met and defeated the most powerful and most heavily armored German … Additional armor plating and other modifications were made in Germany. It was truly a heavyweight bout. The brave and capable noncommissioned officer had one weakness. By ... the super pershing would be more of a match for the king tiger i think. With near certainty, the entire crew was killed.'”. the_patr1ck , Aug 3, 2009 The vehicle's drawbacks included an overloaded suspension and engine-transmission group, as well as excessive general mass. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armour and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'. If a T26E1-1 faces me i always have to shoot the canon barrel first to even have a chance of winning the fight. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armour and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armour and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'. During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. Member; 10,078 12,795 posts; Gender: Male; Location: Egypt; 5439 The Enhansed Squadron … Super Pershing. The supposed “Tiger II” destroyed by the Super Pershing was either an entirely fake story, made for US Propaganda, or it was a Panzer IV. Save Share. AFAIK there is no recorded instance of Tiger IIs and M26 Pershings being operated in the same area, at least there is no instance of the Super-Pershing meeting a Tiger II. US "Super Pershing" vs. Germany's "King Tiger" By TheElusiveWapiti, December 27, 2014 in General & Upcoming. Daniel Russ. The tank weighed a little more then 70 tons and had an armor thickness in the front of about 3.9 to 7.1 inches depending on the angle. I have no idea if it is real. “Super Pershing vs. King Tiger” 3 days before the 3rd Armored Division was to leave Europe, a battle broke out between the newly made American T26E4-1, or Super Pershing, and the formidable German King Tiger. Note the 73 caliber gun to compete with the 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun on the King Tiger . In testing, this new U.S. gun had successfully penetrated 8.5 inches of armor at 1,000 yards at 30 degrees. This new U.S. gun had successfully penetrated 8.5 inches of armor at 1,000 yards at 30 degrees. Who would win in a battle, a Super Pershing or a King Tiger. Modules: Auto select: Stock values Top values . Pod koniec wojny pojawiła się bardzo krótka, niemal eksperymentalna seria super ciężkiego czołgu T26E4-1 Super Pershing, cięższa o 7 ton od zwykłego Pershinga, uzbrojona w nową, długolufową wersję armaty 90 mm T15E1. Even more remarkable, it had penetrated 13 inches of armor at 100 yards. Well, now i regret not playing the Americans first. Another German tank came on scene as Matria backed his vehicle into an entrance way that overlooked a road. Speed by 8 mph and causing an ammo rack explosion know about the short-lived success of the Titans.! Seventy-Five tons, it was never known if super pershing vs king tiger shot came from the II. 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