The Best American Heavy Tank

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The T26E5 is one of the most fun heavy tanks in the US tech tree. It's very similar to the M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo, which is pretty infamous in the War Thunder community.
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The Best American Heavy Tank

[@Spookston]

hope you guys like this, I had a blast with it

[@aidleopard7716]

I do love tanks that are in a specific range T26E5 is in that range, obviously nowhere nearly as good as ST-A3 :D

[@sumtingwong8230]

supprisingly joyous this video! good stuff mate

[@samwisethe5th112]

It's such an absolutely fun tank to play

[@sometingwrong905]

I liked the part where the IRL cas scared you

[@DubiousFIN]

Have a blast like that Tiger 2 at 3:47

[@awesomeness360SP]

I loved the part where Spookston said “it’s Pershing time” and pershed all over the enemy team, truly one of the WarThunder moments ever

[@makoshark40]

Nice pfp fellow derg

[@lepershing1902]

very nice pfp

[@BugattiONE666]

technially it would be Pershing-ing time but alas xD

[@universate5332]

A fellow spooner!

[@vonknorring09]

When did he do that?

[@sonofgum1301]

With how slow that missile was at 15:05 , I have no doubt in my mind that that was a Type 60 ATGM. Thing is such a pain to play lmao

[@brunocurso2429]

Maybe a Zachlam Tager?

[@sonofgum1301]

@brunocurso2429 I believe the Zachlam shoots the missles off more straight forward, while when the clip with the atgm launcher starts, you can barely see the missle launch up, then go back down

[@razvy6949]

ATGMs are all busted with the new update...

[@Intrspace]

@@razvy6949 Keyboard-guided ATGMs weren't changed

[@ghostwinter3351]

​​@@razvy6949don't know in what reality you live but most ATGMs were hugely nerfed, and barely if not a single one was buffed.

[@jonyvole]

Fun fact, if you look in the armour protection you can see that the lower front plate is not modeled correctly, visually it is correct, but the actual armour is approximately 20° more angled. This has been in the game ever since the T26E5 was introduced, Gaijin has never fixed it, the T26E5 has been in the game since 2021. This tank is a perfect example that Gaijin will not fix something unless they are pressured to by the community and money depends on it.

[@mono9702]

The armor model for the jumbo Pershing’s Lfp was corrected with the proper angle in a later update after it’s introduction but the 3d model still hasn’t been touched after all theses years

[@mono9702]

Though I also believe the Lfp armor model is also incorrect to a certain extent. The actual model itself is just copied from the regular Pershing just given different values. In photos of the two tanks you can see the Lfp on the jumbo Pershing being slightly different

[@jonyvole]

@@mono9702 it was, but its wrong again, you can look ingame

[@lowellhirning495]

The Manlet too is thin closer to the barrel. I usually get shot through there when I'm facing players because the thickness is around 170 mm.

[@calenyaslowitz4503]

​​@@lowellhirning495It's annoying how everytime someone does a bug report, they respond with a "nuh uh"

[@UNPSC-0]

As someone who started with America then did a bit of a German side tree, (to play with my German main friends) and with that, my first encounter with this thing was literally the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced. Every shot bounced, and the one that went through just killed his machine gunner. I shot again and again, and every shot bounced right off. After 10 or so shots he made it all the way to my position, and stared at me as my last round bounced off his front plate, before he claimed my life. It was a great duel, and I wonder to this day if it was Spookston, because they were named Player. If it was Spookston your terrifying in that thing, and if not your still terrifying in that thing, but whoever that was needs to 1v1 you, because that would be the duel of a century. Also, Spookston, I LOVE your content and I learned a ton from it, using your videos and playstyle to help me along with my light vehicles, and generally become a better player. Keep up the Amazing content!

[@persistentminer496]

Never expected a T26e5 video but its a very welcome addition, one of my favorite tanks at 6.7, sadly it faces uptiers quite often against cold war tanks which makes it painful to play.

[@Spookston]

it's not too bad if you play it very carefully

[@mishkau674]

It's a really fun tank, t'was one of the tanks that got me my first nuke

[@bieloliterallyaniceberg9142]

I play it as a heavily armored light

[@tranminhnguyen6217]

It will suffer less when the new br changes are implemented. Well, so do the king tigers...

[@RandyMCPEmaster]

​@BGH2008Isn't it the vice versa? Fun in downtiers, but hell in uptiers

[@celi3437]

I want to see Spookston try the T-26-4 while only using the shrapnel shell. (Day 2)

[@privatecanook]

It has been seen…

[@kironoverbeeke6437]

Thats just True torture

[@snapcountersteer]

oddbawz did the same challenge and lost his sanity, almost as much as when he played the scorpion.

[@ODST_Parker]

The rare Spookston video. He has a good time playing War Thunder, in a tank which is amazing at its stated role within its BR range. Unbelievable.

[@kanres_]

it feels surreal seeing spookston actually have fun playing war thunder

[@t10god]

Thank god I thought I was going crazy. I consider the T26E5 the superior heavy at 6.7 to a Tiger 2--which in my book makes it the best heavy at the BR

[@darnit1944]

Facing T26E5 as King Tiger is very very similar to facing Jumbo as Tiger 1

[@KyrusSupaul]

😢​@@darnit1944

[@humblenoob7631]

I love how spook has so much more energy when he’s playing something he likes

[@levibarns7576]

The Pershing is my favorite WWll tank! Amazing armor and a big fat 90mm gun makes this a beast on the field!

[@user-if2gq3kb9t]

(Attempt #12) I am once again requesting that you play the Italian 90/53 M41. It is killer in CQC and can pen tanks most others can't with its shell. It is surprisingly survivable if you don't get strafed and is a good TD... when you aren't reloading

[@deadmau1958]

I hope he plays that, and the t-10a (has he played it already?)

[@SemoventeDa]

You have my support camerata!

[@whohashamburger855]

Doesn't it only carry like 8 or 10 shells?

[@deadmau1958]

@@whohashamburger855 who, me?

[@jump186]

It's not that good tbh

[@boosteduwu5221]

A really fun heavy tank to play is the Somua SM, it plays kinda like a medium but also has some decent armor. Another tank that would be cool to see, is the original FL10 EBR. Nobody plays it anymore but im sure that thing is still really good, even after the nerfs.

[@Spartan-cs4sj]

Seeing that atgm slowly fly by as that guy tried to hit you was rather funny, didn't think that missile could be so slow

[@TheOnlyKingBee]

How can people play this game with disappearing tanks is beyond me

[@owenkegg5608]

Damn. The T26e5 is one of my favorite US ground vehicles, nice to see a video on it.

[@hawkstable8889]

6:17 I think the IS-2 shell actually hit the hatch, that's where the penetration sound effect plays. That's a known weakspot on the Pershings.

[@elitely6748]

The T26e5 was my first 6.0+ tank I got and still is, but great video i was not expecting this and now I'm motivated to play the tank again. That Edit at 12:06 was gold though. I feel like Spookston is evolving from his cas-ptsd and is now gaining the power to survive bombs.

[@FEAR_Actual]

SO glad you chose to do this one, honestly aside from the lack of pen and somewhat lower velocity compared to the T26E1-1's gun right after it, it's still an extremely potent and well armored tank for 6.7 Right after I unlocked it I loved using it due to how easy it was to actually tank enemy rounds and still dish out some punishment, and despite being a heavy it still moved out of it's own way decently well. It's truly one of my favorite tanks in american 6.7 despite the M3's lackluster APHE penetration, and the APCR's random ass janky inconsistency.

[@forestfighters7081]

Would love to see you use the budget T54, AKA the Type 62. It is unfortunately at a useless BR, with nothing to bring with it, but it is a very cool tank.

[@Rainbown1037]

Hello Spookston! Since you like to try doing challenges I would have an idea for you: The M18 GMC vs High tier Its a really fun Tank and I would love to see you playing it! Also Thank you for uploading you really help me getting better (and I really did Got better) thanks to you!

[@TackleTheDog]

7:26 has the same thing happen last weekend. A jet flew over my house and i thought i was getting bombed. And any time something’s thrown over my head, and i see the shadow, i always get startled. A bird flew ofer my head, and i nearly hit the floor with how badly i flinched.

[@nmspy]

T26-E1 is one of the best Pershings in game, super Pershing minus armor with an outstanding turret traverse and same 224mm pen

[@vitanera4032]

One problem it has with gun is it has a so large muzzle break (or whatever it is) that make it easy to aim barrel.

[@tacticalfunds6228]

I like how spookston is now. If you watch some of his earlier videos where he just started with actual WT gameplay you can hear him being rather quiet and serious, now he sounds way more confident and open, cracking jokes every now and then.

[@Falloutman216]

I'd love to see some high tier heavy gameplay, M103, Conq, IS-4 etc. If Spookston can't make them work no one can surely.

[@fritzbuilder9331]

I swear Spookston has a different match maker because he allways faces the most braindead apponents.

[@Sky_EggYT]

Day 7 of asking spookston to please play tortoise

[@abercrombieblovs2042]

I think you should try the Jagdtiger, it is slow, its armor doesn't matter at all at its tier, but at least the 12,8cm round's angle pen means you an one-shot T-44 / 54s at high angles through the side.

[@comradedoggo5528]

4:32 that sturmtiger behind the tiger is straight up staring down spooks soul

[@jaydavis6834]

Your edits really make the videos for me man. The fights are always dope, but the sounds effects and cuts are just on point!

[@sadmoyai4327]

Hey Spookston I recommend you play the Marder 1. It’s a pretty decent vehicle with decent speed and overall one of my favorite vehicles

[@halooord]

10/10 enjoyable tank, helped fight german mains confidently. Also just hearing helicopters flying over my neighbourhood sometimes gave me the same feeling @7:12 when I was @BR8.0+. 💀

[@shelbylover1359]

this is my go-to tank for rank 4 as it is so good at bouncing shells. I once encountered a maus and bounced a shell when angled

[@finnon7460]

Nice energy in this video. Excellent edits too! Keep it up bro

[@ndinoguy6845]

Day 97 of asking for M103

[@dutchdragon2472]

A US Heavy I thoroughly enjoy is the T-32, it's low to the ground, has insane turret armor and APCR will go trough most things you face.

[@destructivecriticsm]

rare footage of spookston having the absolute time of his life

[@levig2366]

Used the super Pershing in my grind for top tier. Was so happy when it was capable of taking hits from most of its br

[@Nahosec]

You should try any of the Swedish strv 103 variants, especially the ones at 7.7 currently. The 4sec autoloader combined with the stock round it gets, can be operated by 1 crewmember, and constantly bounces shots. Very goofy tank

[@WynnofThule]

0:19 Kickball sound effects are god's gift to this earth

[@josephb2280]

10:14 This is the first edit where I actually had to pause the video because made me laugh so hard. It’s so true lmao

[@gatoxd7544]

7:20 thats ground realistic player PTSD

[@gatoxd7544]

Its a very common thing, that happened to me yesterday, but it was a military F-16 soo... i thought it was more like a nuke

[@LimeInDisguise]

Spookston you should play the russian traktor tank destroyer, the Zis-30, its so hilarious to play with its wacky suspension and to use in an uptier day maybe 15

[@WastelandWanderer1216]

It was always fun to .50 Cal those to death in the early Shermans. Because I knew someone goofed big.

[@randomembervok3625]

Hello Spookston! I think you should try the su 5-1 8 kill, 8 shot challenge. basically you can only bring 8 ammo and get 8 kill.

[@tritho9780]

1:56 "I'm not gonna lie I'm really out of it right now like I'm not ouUuhhhhh😮😫😓!!??" I never heard something like that from Spookston.😅

[@BanditRookie]

7:02 Not just a random shot, a random shot while your tank was vibrating. Absolutely incredible.

[@highlyconfused6493]

I love the fact that the armour inspector says that the effective armour was 556 mm and yet "Penetration is possible" 6:28 Also, second time asking Spooks to play the ST-A1/2 for the memes, maybe even the Type 61/ST-A3

[@jonathanwestern2306]

Legit your best video yet. Love the new style!

[@BlackHawkBallistic]

4.7 Jumbo Cobra King lineup back in the day was an absolute nightmare for the enemy team, it was such a fun time for the game

[@monkeuser2268]

I feel like this is the most energetic spookstons ever been in a video

[@MisterMainiac]

Spookston just needs a mod that replaces the "Target Destroyed" with "Get Clowned On"

[@TheBrengunner1944]

I am impressed how you can link engine sounds to a specific tank, impressive.

[@CrashBandiii]

Really like this content man, haven't watched in a while but this was awesome!

[@chadofchads7222]

Spook seems to be having way more fun than normal

[@pizzzza_piggy7427]

Most of the jumbo Pershing: "IM F*CKING INVINCIBLE" Machine gun port: "🍷🗿"

[@Atomicy91]

Such enjoyable video to watch, great montage, love u bruv❤

[@jonesy1323]

The sound edits are on point and bring a laugh at the most UNEXPECTED moments

[@ericheng9790]

Loved that you used the Apex Revenant video in the intro

[@martinsazama3221]

This video helped me so much. Thank you

[@BS-561]

The halo flood sound was immediately recognizable and I felt as if I was in IMMEDIATE danger just by watching this! Haha great video dude!

[@gammafox5431]

0:48 is legit the most expressive reaction I have ever heard from spookston

[@Persues]

Spook very hype today, glad u had fun

[@TrollOfReason]

The proximity effect on that missile! Fuuuurk, that got me.

[@juusolatva]

seeing Type 60 ATM's ATGM in flight never gets old

[@grandhalosolid4]

That Steve Harvey moment 10:08 made me ROFL! Great video, Spookston!

[@grunt1688]

This is the most energized I've ever seen Spookston

[@cwu4591]

The verbal abuse dished out at the start of the match against that t54 was uncalled for lmao

[@ok-ks6dj]

awesome video, definitely one of my favorite tanks in the game

[@Fishkung555]

Great video lol, seriously love this thing when its came out, I remember grinding for it. It's pretty fun. (Although back then the armour have alot of issues) Speaking of which, I would love a video on the M163. It's a very sad SPAA for it's role.

[@trevorwhitham6742]

Spookstoon: multiple kills in one match. Me: one kill one assist and one cap and three deaths

[@JP12345]

I love the increase in editing in your recent videos, but that Steve Harvey meme was just gold

[@sadfrogo3126]

1:29 never seen spookston so hyped don’t blame him

[@WooT885]

the skyrim fight music on the missile at the end absolutely killed me

[@dehydratedwater90]

Spookston when a bomb falls directly on him: Unbothered. Moisturized. In my lane. Spookston when a bomb lands 100 feet away from him: 💀

[@MugenKaz]

Got to be the most animated I’ve ever heard you in a video lmao it’s great

[@DerSAIBOT]

*Me* *starts playing war thunder to play cool tanks *Gaijin* *Here have a Stuart and a boat

[@Infinari]

Spookston having the equivalent of a cod player seeing sniper scope glare is funny lmao

[@molstad182]

one of my favorite and the best for br(imo) tanks in the game, love to see you play it

[@SpoonRacing20]

Bro, ive never heard spookston sound so happy lol

[@frankhayden2162]

He sounds so genuinely happy to be playing the vehicle

[@vamosmessipapa197]

Nice vid, i feel it more energic!

[@erikpillosko3829]

I once met a cocky 126e5. He drove around the corner, little did he know that a sturer emil (me) was waiting there. Then he proceded to evaporate

[@bigchonk398]

Spookston when he hears a prop plane above his house irl: Panik

[@richieThach]

I love the amount of energy in this video

[@americanbodark4534]

I love how spookston will go 7 and 0 and be like “that was alright” and I rarely do any better that 2 and 5. I’ve been playing for 6 years, one would think I’d have gotten better.

[@LostFloat]

rare moment of spookston having fun in a heavy

[@yohel_MKIV]

7:12 my bro is traumatized💀

[@lonesamurai5150]

You know the tank is good when Spook is enthusiastic about it

[@Soccernate98]

I love the tiger 2, and the most fun brawls are with these things.

[@nicholasdobson166]

i love the hi that plays 0:46

[@Patton-lf2qo]

That 122 casually having more pen than some high tier darts.

[@shadowtiger3039]

Love the Command And Conquer music. Very nostalgic

[@elnewbie2611]

Spookston - apparently I wasted all my luck* there wait maybe not. Also Spookston in a full downtier - *Dies to a IS-2 single shot*

[@jw1343]

"Get absolutely clowned on" Lmao, love it

[@thegamingzilla6269]

Fun fact. If you ever face an E5, remember this easy fact. The hull crew hatches only go up to 80mm's at their thickest, and successful penetration with APHE will one tap the tank

[@Optimusprime56241]

Or just shoot machine gun port

[@jonahchristopher6734]

Great video on one of my favorite 6.7 American heavy’s hope to see you play the super hellcat one day

[@blooo355]

editing on point homie

[@CrazyDutchguys]

"no buddy you dont wanna pull that one out all the way" *explodes* Same Same.