a
tank used by the United
States during
World War II (1939-1945) and named after
American General John Joseph Pershing (1860-1948). The
tank carried a
crew of five and traveled approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) per hour. It was wide, low and weighed 46
tons (41,731.2 kg). The Pershing's
main armament was a long-barreled canon which
fired explosive
projectiles 90
mm (3.54 in) in diameter. It was also armed with three
machine guns, one of which was for
shooting down aircraft.