The M46 Patton is an American medium tank designed to replace the M26 Pershing and M4 Sherman. It was one of the U.S Army's principal medium tanks of the early Cold War, with models in service from …

The M46 was designed after the M26 Pershing showed in action some issues that needed to be fixed, but moreover as an attempt to replace also the M4 Sherman. This "universal tank" was expected to …

Feb 17, 2024 · The Detroit Tank Arsenal manufactured the new M46 Patton medium tank as an upgrade to the Pershing medium tank.

Sep 16, 2020 · The M46 series tanks weighed in at about 97,000lbs (44mt) combat loaded. Like the M26 series tanks, the M46 series tanks were rushed to South Korea to help stem the North Korean …

The M46 was basically a medium tank M26 with the new and more powerful Continental V-12 engine and cross-drive transmission, which allowed the tank to pivot steer.

The M46, introduced with the American ground tree in Update 1.45 "Steel Generals", is an improved version of the M26 Pershing. The two biggest shortcomings of the M26, the mobility and firepower, …

The M46 Patton was an upgrade to the M26 Pershing heavy tank developed at the end of World War II. Many of its features reflected new design concepts, including a more powerful engine for better …

May 21, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M46 Patton (General Patton) Medium Tank Tracked Combat Vehicle including pictures.

The M46 was an improved M26 Pershing tank and one of the U.S Army's principal medium gun tanks of the early Cold War, with models in service from 1949 to the mid 1950s.

The M46 tank was a direct continuation of the M26. The shortcoming of the M26 was its powerplant and transmission, identical to the 10 tonne lighter M4 Sherman. It was therefore decided to upgrade the …