T-26

Light Tank Tier 2 USSR

T-26 is a tier 2 light tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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T-26 stats at a glance

The T-26 has 288 hit points , 15mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 36 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)288
Weight5.7 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)15 / 15 / 15 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the T-26 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed36 km/h
Top reverse speed15 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)24.5%
Camo (moving)18.4%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
37 mm B-3 1 2.3s
45 mm 20K 2 2.3s
37 mm ZiS-19 3 2.3s
37 mm B-3 1 2.3s

How T-26 compares to its peers

There are 37 tier 2 light tanks in WoT, including the T-26. Its 288 HP places it in the top 28% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 266). Frontal hull armor of 15mm ranks in the top 75% for the class (peer average: 23mm). Top forward speed of 36 km/h is faster than 25% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

A light tank developed on the basis of the U.K. Vickers Mk. E. tank at the beginning of the 1930s. The vehicle was designed for supporting infantry and came in several modifications. It also served as a basis for various special vehicles and SPGs that were not widely used. From 1931 through 1941, 9,686 vehicles of various modifications and configurations were produced.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the T-26 in WoT?

The T-26 is a tier 2 light tank from USSR.

Is the T-26 a premium tank?

No — the T-26 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the T-26?

36 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the T-26 have?

Hull armor: 15mm front, 15mm side, 15mm rear.