M26 Tank Recovery Truck
3d model of the impressive U.S.Army M26 Tank Recovery Truck.
The tractor-truck of the "Dragon Wagon" M25 Tank Transporter Unit was called the M26 which could be used independently of the trailer to recover tanks from the battlefield.
Based on the 3d model by someone called Maya2011.
It took me a month to re-uv map and texture the model.
The only alterations were added detail to the cab interior.
M26 Tank Recovery Truck rescuing a M4A3 Sherman that has lost its track due to a mine explosion.
M26 Tank Recovery Truck
M26 Tank Recovery Truck
M26 Tank Recovery Truck
The A-shaped vertical lifting device could be raised and locked in five possible positions. This 18 degrees back.
M26 Tank Recovery Truck
The winch controls were color coded to help the operator differentiate the two winches.
M26 Tank Recovery Truck
The drawbar has been attached to the rear of the vehicle ready for towing. When not in use it is stowed on the front of the cab.
M26 Tank Recovery Truck
M26 Tank Recovery Truck towing M4A3 Sherman Tank
A whippletree (or whiffletree) is attached to the drawbar to to distribute force evenly through the linkages. When not in use the whippletree is stowed on the back of the cab.
M26 Tank Recovery Truck towing M4A3 Sherman Tank