The medium tank T20, medium tank T22 and medium tank T23 were prototype medium tanks, developed by the United States Army during World War II. They were designed as successors to the M4 Sherman. The standard main weapon for production versions of these designs was to be the 76 mm gun M1.

The M26 was the culmination of a series of medium tank prototypes that began with the T20 in 1942, and it was a significant design departure from the previous line of U.S. Army tanks that had ended with the M4 Sherman. Several design features were tested in the prototypes.

The Medium Tank T20 was developed by the U.S. Army during World War II to be the replacement of the Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family. In July 1943, the Ordnance Department suggested that the 76 mm M1 tank gun armed T23E3 and T20E3 be …

Although Ordnance began work on the medium tank T20 as a Sherman replacement, ultimately the Army decided to minimize production disruption by incorporating elements of other tank designs into the Sherman.

Apr 5, 2021 · On August 26th, 1942, the Ordnance Committee recommended building three experimental tanks: Medium Tanks T20, T20E1, and T20E2. The work was approved on October 12th. The T20 kept its 76 mm gun, which was later accepted into service as the M1.

Sep 25, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Medium Tank T20 Prototype Medium Tank including pictures.

Nov 29, 2017 · T20 (Medium Tank T20) - a series of experienced medium tanks, which were developed in the United States during the Second World War. The program for the development of a new medium tank, which would be superior to the German counterparts encountered by the American army in battle, was launched in 1942.

The T20 series - which includes four development tanks - differs primarily in the weapons, suspension and drivetrain used. A shortened propshaft is used to help the vehicle lift a flatter profile. Compared to the wartime Sherman, the T20 has more of …

Aug 14, 2014 · I've posted about American T20 series tanks before, but not in significant detail. This article will go into much more detail about the T20 tank and its descendants that ultimately resulted in the M26 Pershing tank.

Apr 12, 2021 · The Medium Tank T20 project was approved by the Ordnance Department and Ordnance Committee by the end of May. The full sized model was approved around then. The tank remained in the same weight category as the M4, …